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It’s not always easy to find a home theater projector designed for gamers and movie lovers. If the projector produces stunning images, lag times are often slow. Some models will allow you to increase lag times but picture quality often suffers.

The Optoma HD146X high-performance projector is designed for gaming and movies. Images are bright and detailed. It’s also difficult to complain about lag times. While the HD146X from Optoma seems to offer something for everyone, it’s a good idea to give it a closer look before you take the projector home. >>> Check how much it costs on Amazon

Optoma HD146X Review

Optoma HD146X
Resolution1920x1080
Contrast Ratio25,000:1
Brightness (Lumens)3,600 ANSI
Throw Distance3.3' - 32.2'
Screen size28.1" - 301.6"
Input lag16ms
Internal Speakers3.0 Watts Mono
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Image Quality and Brightness

Images are crisp and vibrant with accurate colors with the HD146X. Native 1080p resolution, combined with the RYGCWB color-wheel produces immersive images for cinematic quality theater at home. A 25,000:1 contrast ratio ensures clear details. The projector also boasts Dynamic Black technology for deeper, richer colors.

If you don’t have a dedicated theater room, you don’t have to wait until nighttime to use the projector. The 3,600 lumens rating ensures that onscreen images are bright and clear, even in ambient lighting. ( You might be interested in this outdoor projectors guide) You won’t miss any of the action whether you’re watching a movie or playing a game.

Gaming Quality

Lag times are barely acceptable until you turn on the Enhanced Gaming Mode feature. Once it’s on, lag times can drop to 16ms. Whether you’re fighting a level boss or tearing through the streets in GTA, your game will play smoothly from frame to frame.

If you don’t need fast input times for competitive games, but need clarity for dimly lit scenes or to better search for bonuses in shadows, you can use the Game Display mode. The function is ideal for dark levels where opponents can hide in dark places. Using either gaming mode also won’t affect image quality.

Installation and Ease of Use

Even though the HD146X isn’t heavy, at 6.2 bs., you also don’t want to frequently move it around. You will need at least 10-feet between the projector and screen to enjoy 100” images. It’s not a projector designed for use in small areas.

It’s not hard to align images, even if you’re new to using a home theater projector. Along with digital vertical keystone correction, you also have both automatic and manual zoom. To enhance image clarity, you can also manually focus the lens. Within a few minutes of taking the projector out of the box, you’re ready to start using it.

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Consumer Impressions

Consumers like its flexible installation and easy image alignment. They also mention how dynamic and accurate colors on are the screen. Gamers appreciate the fast input time, but occasionally there are issues with a “rainbow effect” on some fast-paced scenes. It’s not enough to interfere with movies or gameplay, but it can be slightly distracting.

Pros

  • Bright images in ambient lighting
  • Versatile installation
  • Fast input time in enhanced gaming mode
  • Simple control of connected devices
  • Vibrant, accurate colors

Cons

  • There can be an occasional rainbow effect on the side of the screen during fast-paced frames or action sequences.
  • The small cooling fan’s noise levels can fluctuate between dark and bright scenes.

Conclusion

It’s not often the movie watchers and gamers find a projector that they both love, and while there is an occasional glitch with the Optoma HD146X, primarily with fan noise and occasional rainbows, it does deliver on its promises. >>> Check how much it costs on Bhphotovideo

You get an incredibly fast input lag, without losing any image quality. The projector also produces dynamic, vibrant images for movies and shows. You can control your connected devices easily with HDMI-link support. You’ll also appreciate how easy the projector is to install. If you’re looking for a multi-purpose projector for home, it’s worth taking a look at this projector from Optoma.

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