Optoma HD146X High Performance Projector for Movies & Gaming | Bright 3600 Lumens | DLP Single Chip Design | Enhanced Gaming Mode 16ms Response Time
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Incredible Picture QualityEnjoy crisp, high-definition images with native 1080p (1920×1080) resolution and 25,000:1 contrast ratio. |
Home Cinema ExperienceWith a 6-segment color wheel (RYGCWB), the HD146X produces vivid, colorful images for home cinema color calibration. Enjoy an incredible 3,600 of brightness in any room in your home – home theater, gaming room, or living room. |
Engineered for GamingGame Display Mode provides a visual advantage by boosting shadows and dark scenes for greater visibility of impending obstacles. Enhanced Gaming Mode delivers lightning-fast input response times of 16ms, perfect for fast-paced and competitive console or PC gaming. |
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Dynamic BlackExperience more depth to your image with Dynamic Black technology which smoothly adjusts lamp output to create a stunning, high-contrast image. Bright scenes appear crisp and clear, while dark scenes remain detailed with deep blacks and exceptional light and shade detail. |
HDMI-CEC for Simple On/OffAutomatically power on/off the HD146X with HDMI-CEC technology, which allows control of the projector and HDMI-connected devices using a single remote. |
Perfect Image AlignmentWith the latest technology from Texas Instruments, the DLP DMD single-chip design ensures perfect image alignment combined with high-brightness for an incredible picture. |
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Easy InstallationA1.1x zoom and ±40° vertical keystone correction enable flexible placement in any environment. |
Long Lamp LifeEnjoy up to 15,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode enabling an average of 4 hours of viewing time every day 10+ years. |
Quiet OperationThe low 26dB noise level in eco-mode ensures movies and gaming are seen, not heard. |
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Price | $599.00$599.00 |
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Highlights | Big screen home entertainment ideal for gaming & TV/Movie Streaming in 1080p. Easy on/off with HDMI-CEC. | Bright, Full HD 1080p projection ideal for movies, sports & gaming. | The latest in 1080p DLP display technology, ideal for lights-on viewing of movies, sports & gaming. |
Resolution & Contrast Ratio | 1080p resolution 25,000:1 contrast ratio | 1080p resolution 23,000:1 contrast ratio | 1080p resolution 25,000:1 contrast ratio |
Color | HDTV color quality with REC.709 | HDTV color quality with REC.709 & REC.709b | HDTV color quality with REC.709 & REC.709b |
Gaming | Enhanced Gaming mode with 16ms input lag. Game Display Mode for boosted shadows and dark scens for greater visibility. | Big screen gaming – up to 300″ | Big screen gaming – up to 300″ |
Brightness | 3600 lumens, lights on viewing | 3000 lumens | 3300 lumens |
Throw Distance | Standard Throw: Project a 120″ image from approximately 13–14 feet away | Standard Throw: Project a 120″ image from approximately 13 feet away | Standard Throw: Project a 120″ image from approximately 13 feet away |
Lamp Life | Up to 15,000 hours | Up to 15,000 hours | Up to 15,000 hours |
Installation Flexibility | 1.1x zoom, ±40° vertical keystone correction | 1.1x zoom, ±40° vertical keystone correction | 1.1x zoom, ±40° vertical keystone correction |
Connectivity | HDMI 1.4, Audio-Out, USB-A (Power) | 2xHDMI, audio-out, 3D Sync port, 12V trigger, USB power | 2xHDMI, audio-out, 3D Sync port, 12V trigger, USB power |
Specification: Optoma HD146X High Performance Projector for Movies & Gaming | Bright 3600 Lumens | DLP Single Chip Design | Enhanced Gaming Mode 16ms Response Time
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BuyCurious –
One problem I have is that I use this primarily from behind the couch, at about eye level. At this particular height (probably the least common), the image is projected too high for the space I want it in. The instructions say the project has to be fairly level when in operation (I think the allowable angle change from level is +/-15°). So basically it has to be at coffee table height or hanging from the ceiling.Bluetooth audio capability would have been nice.A larger range of screen sizes via the zoom function would have been helpful.More input options would have been nice too…it only has 1 HDMI port and nothing else. There is a USB power OUT port, but not sure what I would use that for…I tried to use it with a USB-powered speaker, and a loud piercing noise was observed.Overall, though, I love it. The screen is fairly bright even during the day. I am currently projecting on a non-prepped, light gray wall until a permanent solution is decided upon, and I am still amazed at the quality of the image. I may do nothing further as far as the ‘screen’ is concerned.My main reason for selecting this model was its 3D capability. It’s outstanding, at least to my eyes. Again, I am projecting onto a light gray wall–I was wondering if the 3D would work at all but it does, fabulously. It has 2 3D modes (i forget what the second one is) but I use DLP Link mode and DLP Link glasses that I bought here at Amazon:-DLP Link 3D Glasses, ELEPHAS 144Hz Rechargeable Active Shutter Eyewear for Most DLP-Link 3D Projectors- Acer, ViewSonic, BenQ Vivitek, Optoma, Panasonic, Dell, Viewsonic (4 Pack)In case you were wondering, 3D DLP Link glasses sync with the images on the screen by a nearly invisible (to naked eyes) rapid white flash embedded in the 3D video. These should not be confused with 3D DLP glasses (similar name but without the ‘LINK’) which require an IR emitter pointed at the viewers to sync the glasses for proper 3D viewing.
marcusburger –
I was looking at $1k-$2k projectors for about a year and picked this one up for under $500 during the holidays. I was stunned at the brightness and picture quality. The tight limits for projection distance and zoom made me work a bit harder to get it in the correct position although it was well worth the effort. As you might already know, utilizing keystone adjustments will degrade picture quality so I spent considerable time making sure that the projector height and centerline were exact. I am very pleased with the performance so far and I’m amazed at the picture quality.
dkotagi –
I bought this knowing it is only a native 1080p projector and does not support 4K. It does, but it downgrades it. 4K projectors are still very expensive and not a whole lot of content yet so didn’t pull the plug. Most of the reviews on picture quality, features etc. are accurate so i am not going into it. I own a 1080p 46 inch 3d Samsung TV from 2010 that I am using for comparison. So with that in background I am sharing my practical experience to help you decide if you should purchase this or any other HD projector:1. First this is not a short throw projector. Those are still $1k+ at the time of the review but this does add a disadvantage. Meaning projector has to be 6-7 feet minimum, aka you need a free basement or a really large room that is not frequently used. For this to work, you either have to mount it under ceiling…but again will run into problems running power and HDMI cables. Or on a coffee or side table (my setup) but then you have HDMI and Power cables running along the floor to a power outlet on the wall / receiver. In most homes you have to live it it and can partially cover it up using area rugs.2. The built in speakers are no fun, so have to connect to a surround sound system. HDMI cable issue as mentioned in #1. you could buy all wireless surround sound speakers and keep the receiver below the projector but you will still have power cable issue….unless you live in a modern home that has power outlets on the floor near by. I have one, but that is still too far away. Wall power point is closer.3. You need a screen. The size and height of room limits the screen size. I could fit a 100inch screen but it takes up a full wall (I live in east coast city with small rooms, but I do have 10 foot ceiling). Projecting on wall may work if you have a full bare wall (no switches, hvac controllers etc. and willing to paint it white. There is some color correction available if your wall is colored but it will definitely change the picture color.4. I may be happy with the resolution it because I am still using a 10 year old TV as reference, but it was top of the line (3k+ when it first arrived.) Those with UHD or 4K TVs…your mileage may vary as you have got used to seeing more details and a sharper image. When things are blown up, you tend to notice more defects.5. If you don’t have projector and screen fixed securely to wall you almost always have to re-focus and adjust screen (to correct keystone) every day. Again you get better and faster at it but still is a chore. Even slight movement of screen or projector throws off the focus.Now the positives…these mitigate some of the practical issues mentioned above:1. This thing is small and very light. you can unplug everything and put it away in 15 seconds. The cables you roll back to wall and/or receiver and you have the room back to normal.2. If you buy a collapsible screen (even if it is manual) with stand. you can roll it down in 30 seconds. But you cant put away…it is too long, but at least it is along a wall at the bottom. Installing everything back takes a few minutes, you get better and faster with practice.One word of Caution though: Once you get used to seeing movies on the 100+ inch screen it is tough to go back to a 46 inch screen no matter how good it is. So think twice before you leap!
EHE –
Bought this projector to replace an acer brand projector with a failing fan motor. We have the projector in the family room and use it daily to watch TV programs and movies. On average it gets used about 15-20 hours a week.The projector is much quieter than any other DLP projector Ive owned over the years. In fact, even with a “library level” of sound, I can not hear it running at all when the projector is in eco/regular mode. When in bright mode, for 3D movies or gaming, a very modest fan can be heard but it certainly on par with any other comparable DLP projector.The thickness of the projector itself and also its depth front to back, is a bit bigger than others ive owned but only by about an inch or so.The remote is backlit when buttons are pressed which is a nice touch. The image is bright enough that I can comfortably watch tv with 4 60watt ceiling fan bulbs being on and the image isnt washed out, but of course this and any other projectors are designed to be used in low light environments, in which this projector has a superb image quality. Multiple digital adjustments of keystone, image position and digital zoom to make fine adjustments to image size and even can adjust the levelling of image if your projector mount is not level or maybe your screen masking is not perfectly straight. A two part adjusting lens lets you dial in the perfect image size for your setup too. This projector is for a throw distance of about 15ft max for a 100″ screen image. My throw is about 11ft from the lens to the screen and I have it projecting an image size of 110″ wide X 66″ tall.I havent used the 3D capability of the projector yet but anticipate the quality to be on par but perhaps even better as there are multiple 3D settings/options for the best experience using that mode just make sure you have 3D DLP shutter lens glasses.Overall, I am very pleased with this projector and would recommend it to others eapecially if looking to have a high lumen output that is for everyday use as a primary display in the home.I did purchase the amazon offered insurance/warranty based on service level and price alone versus cost of projector and its typical lifespan.
Christiaan G. Legrand –
Very nice projector! Once I paired it with a FireTV Stick, I began looking forward to my evenings of theater-like movie experiences and great times watching sports.The first week, however had me doubting the purchase.Unlike most reviews I’ve read, The picture wasn’t ideal right out of the Box. It turns out the color space setting on auto, what’s causing the color range in the darkest areas to be quite muted. There seemed to be no way to get any details in the dark areas of the picture. Once I found the color range setting and set it to 0-255, the details matched my TV. I went a whole week trying to watch Stranger Things with my son, and having to look at my phone to see parts we missed. Now its perfect.There are a TON of ways to get the picture looking great, so if your first impression is not good, make sure you look into all the ways to calibrate it.For my room and cheap screen, GAME mode and ECO mode create dead on accurate colors and good contrast. The mild bleed from the lamp that frames the image when its pitch dark in the room is a tab bit annoying and shows the limitations of the blacks, but I learned to overlook it as the picture is pretty stunning otherwise. Bright outdoor scenes really show off the detail this projector is capable of. Really fantastic for sports if that’s your thing.Pros: Beautiful color reproduction and quite bright. Great, detailed picture.Cons: slightly limited blacks and a bit of light that frames the image.Overall an insane value! Best purchase since my Oculus Quest.
Jesse Liss –
I received this projector today, and set it up this morning. I’ve been using it for a few hours so I don’t have much time with this. Later I will update the review if something changes.This is the updated version of the Optoma HD142x. It’s got basically the same specs except the lamp for the HD143x supposedly lasts longer. That’s the only information I could find that was different.So first off, I have only had experience with cheap projectors with weird, just different enough names to not infringe on trademarks. So if you are coming from a sub 200 dollar projector to this, your jaw will hit the floor when you see the differences. The picture quality is fantastic. I have just a little under 100 inches of screen, at about 9.5 feet throw distance. If you have a small room, this isn’t a short throw projector, so you may not get the screen size you’d like.Tried some HD movies llke Blade Runner 2049 and Ghost in the Shell, and I was really impressed. You aren’t going to get the blacks that you get on a plasma or OLED screen, but the colors were really vivid. Even with ambient light and lights turned on, the screen was still bright enough to watch without issue. The blacks turn into browns, but it is definitely watchable. I didn’t notice any rainbow effect, either, which I guess is sometimes an issues with DLP projectors.I then hooked up my PS4 and tried out Horizon Zero Dawn, easily the best looking game on the system. The HD143x has a game mode in the menu settings that brightens the screen and does some things to fake an increase in FPS. This is noticeable. I could see the slight slowdown that usually occurs with lower FPS immediately, but I don’t think it would be enough to hamper my playtime or my enjoyment. But if you are a pc gamer playing on a 120Hz screen and move to this, maybe not, I don’t know if I’ll be doing it.This projector doesn’t have a lens shift, but it does have an electric keystroke, which is so much nicer than those analog keystroke levers you get on cheap projectors. It also has a 3 screw mount setup. Most of the universal mounts I found were for 4 screw setups, but I was able to make it work no problem. It’s also extremely quiet. I’d say it’s only slightly louder than my ceiling fan.It’s a great projector. It’s the best projector I’ve ever owned, but I only owned cheap ones prior to this, so I don’t know how it compares to others in this price range. I think my dad may actually buy one for himself. He saw mine and wanted one.P.S. the projector doesn’t have blue tooth, so if you want to sync it up to your blue tooth system, you’ll want to get a transmitter. It has 1 usb port, but it is for power only, meaning you can’t plug in a usb drive and play movies or music.
Reggie Canson –
real bright, great picture
Benjamin Swofford –
This projector is the latest upgrade to my home theater. The picture is razor sharp if you are streaming 4k or at least 1080p. the color is really good. It’s fairly quiet. We watch movie while sitting about 6ft below it. The fan cuts on and off for cooling. It is not distracting like my previous projector (Wimus brand. Not bad but loud and picture not near as good). The HD146X takes about 15 to 20 seconds to warm up when first turned on. No problem there. I’m very happy with the performance. I have it paired with a Klipsch 7.2 surround sound system. Movies with this combo are amazing. I also play COD (xbox) on this projector. All I can say is WHOA!! fast response. Excellent refresh rate. Love it. There are a couple of things that I wish were better but were not deal breakers for me. 1) the projector has to be mounted to align with the center of the screen. In my case I had a ceiling fan there but ended up replacing the low hanging fan with a flush mounted base fan that positioned the fan closer to ceiling. After mounting the projector with an extension arm to lower it, I was able to put the projector in the center of the room. 2) This issue was a bigger problem than the centering. The mount. Apparently a typical universal mount doesn’t work with this projector. Optoma has a proprietary mount that must be ordered from them specifically for this line of projector. I was infuriated by this. I already had a mount from my previous projector. I didn’t need a new one. I had to take the mount I had down to my shop to grind, cut and drill for my universal mount to work. Most people won’t have the resources for this. I barely did. It was way more work than I should have to do. The Optoma mounts are expensive and take forever to get. Consider these things before you buy. If you have a drill and the correct size mount screws, you can make a universal mount work. I’m very particular so I didn’t like having a home machined mount. Bottom line. Great projector, terrible mount configuration.
Jason Asher –
I bought this after having the Optoma 142 for 6 years, running on the same bulb and used 7 days a week as my primary TV! This one is even better…projectors at 3 times the price don’t have better pictures!
Alberto DominguezAlberto Dominguez –
I have been eyeing up this projector for some time. I had a BenQ about 4 years old which was a great machine, but I had to replace the lamp a couple of time. I always felt that I could not get the brightness I was looking for so I decided to make a purchase for this machine. Some of the reviews I read were not that great, so I took a chance. The quality of the viewing has increase dramatically. I thought I was good at 30K contrast ratio, but now I am at 1Million contrast ration. In fact, it was so bright that I will never watch a regular TV again as I cannot tell the difference. It’s so good that I had to write a review. When I first got the package, I immediately hooked it up where my other projector was connected. I have an excellent sound system in my movie room, but I wanted to keep my budget low, but not too low. I had to make several adjustments as there was a pink spot on faces. It took several hours to really calibrate and learn the different settings. The settings that seem to be perfect are Display Mode Cinema, Gamma set to Film, Brilliant Color set to 5, Sharpness to 11, Color Temp to Cool, Brightness Mode to Constant Luminance to 85%, Wall Color Off as I have a built my screen with a nice painted very light grey. I used the same setting for gaming which are perfect. Watching football is like actually being at the game. Nothing beats great sound and an amazing picture. The picture above do not do it justice. For a low budget solution, then I highly recommend. One thing I was concerned with was the heat dissipation that others were saying, but does not seem to be an issue. I use roughly 5 to 8 hours a day.