Optoma HD83

8 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design. The value for money also gets good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Projectors the Optoma HD83 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Optoma ThemeScene HD83

With its aggressive price and specification, is Optoma's HD83 3D projection's new mass-market champion?

Minimal crosstalk with 3D ; 3D glasses work very effectively ; Bright pictures look excellent

Problems showing shadow detail ; Not as much vertical shift as we’d have liked ; 3D transmitter cable too short

Ultimately the HD83 is a bit of a disappointment. Sure, it gets some things impressively right: 3D crosstalk is minimal, and bright pictures in 2D and 3D mode look absolutely excellent for the HD83’s money. But the projector’s problems with retaining...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: (whathifi.com)

Optoma HD83

Competitively priced, with bright, vivid pictures, but performance not the best

Solid build and styling; bright, colourful images

Lacks absolute detail; black levels could be better

Some image gripes That said, we do have slight gripes with the image generally. The HD83 struggles to uncover detail in the darkest scenes, while overall detail levels can't match the competition even allowing for the jump in price.