Optoma - UHD51A 4K Smart DLP Projector with High Dynamic Range - Black

Yes this is my first projector so I have nothing but an tv to compare this to. Picture quality, the colors are very nice, I didn’t have a need to adjust any colors, I set the projector lamp to dynamic black and eco mode otherwise. Reds are very red so that could be adjusted down a bit. Brightness, this is the only area of concern if you have a living room like me, it’s not made to be used with windows open or lights on, so be prepared to pull the drapes or control lights to get best picture. 4k HDR is very clear, colors look good, I wish it had a little more pop in brightness, however I could try to make some settings adjustments, but that’s just me. The great thing about this projector is 4k ability, 3D, and the ability to project an 135 inch plus image with only 12 to 13 ft btw the screen. I would have given higher but like I said d I have not seen another 4k projector,

This is my first projector I have ever owned, but I have spent time in front of other projectors at friends and families homes. After 2 months of use, the picture is clear as can be and the color range is very good. I play PS4 on it quite often and can only notice a very small amount of latency (I am used to playing games on PC at 1ms latency, so this is impressive). The projector looks good even during the daylight with only blinds over the windows (I have a lot of windows and a ton of light gets in during the day). My only disappointment in the projector was that the main selling point was that it works with Alexa. While this is true, the projector will only work with Alexa while it is ON. If the projector is powered off, Alexa cannot communicate with the projector to turn it on. That is a small complaint, but it is not expected functionality to say the least. That being my only complaint, that should be a pretty good indication of how good this projector really is. 100% recommended.

Best Buy didn’t carry this projector in stock. We had to order it. I waited over a week to get it in and then when we hooked it up the remote was glitchy at first and then didn’t work at all. This was important that it worked because our projector is ceiling mounted. So we packed it up and took it back. They tried to offer us a replacement remote with no guarantee that the remote was actually the issue. So we had them return this to the manufacturer and get us a replacement. The second go round we were able to get a fully functioning projector and we love it. We don’t use it to it’s full capability but for our little home theater I am more than satisfied.

Bought this to replace my Optoma HD33. As much as I like the price point and the quality of picture it projects, it has HDMI stability issues with 4k HDR movies. It does well upscaling Blu-ray to 4k, except HDR. Frequent skips and re-handshaking is frustrating sometimes. Hopefully there will be a firmware update. I paired with Sony UBP-x700 and 800, LG ubk90 and samsung m9500 with same results. Only happens on HDR.

The projector has a great 4k image and HDR looks pretty sweet after you dial it in. Downside is not very bright for well-lit room. HDR might not work for future streaming which will blow, but I'm enjoying the heck out of it now.

The quality is good. Easy to setup. The red is too saturated using the standard settings. Also, I wish the projector had a smart tv function, but we’ll get it from one of the accessories instead.

I have not much complain except that the instruction on setting up EZ Cast is too skeletal.

Pros 1) 4K, 3D 2) Bulit in media player cons 1) lack of HDMI ARC