Planar PD8150

12 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
price (4)
design (4)
image quality (4)
black level (2)
usability (2)

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noise (4)
reliability (1)
size (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Planar PD8150. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the black level and usability. The design and image quality are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the reliability and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Planar PD8150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Planar PD8150

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One of the best projectors in terms of out of the box color accuracy ; Even better color and overall image quality, after calibration ; Brighter than average in "best" mode ; Extremely sharp image ; Vertical and horizontal lens shift ; Extremely good...

Moderately noisy, typical of DLP home theater projectors. At full power, loud enough to bother those that consider noise to be an important issue ; Well below average brightness in "brightest" mode, although Adaptive Contrast and Brilliant Color can...

If you have the budget, and your idea of how to have a great home theater is to find a reputable local dealer, consult with them, and have them install everything into your room, then the Planar PD8150 is definitely one of the best under $10,000 - so...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Kris Deering (soundandvision.com)

Planar PD8150 DLP Projector

DLP goes dynamic. Planar is a relatively new name in the home theater market, but it is by no means a new company. The Oregon-based manufacturer has been around for over 20 years and has deep roots in the imaging industry, with a long history of flat...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (ultimateavmag.com)

UltimateAVmag.com: Planar PD8150 DLP Projector

Although Planar has a significant presence in the video-display business, it's relatively new to the home-theater market. The company first popped up a couple of years ago at a major trade show with some intriguing prototypes. Since then, it has...

Excellent black level and brightness-an uncommon combination, Extremely accurate color, First-rate video processing for both HD and SD, Exceptional adjustability

Will not reproduce above-white or below-black, Occasional color-wheel rainbows might bother some viewers, Less-flexible gamma controls than I'd like

The Planar PD8150 is a superb projector, one of the best DLP models I've reviewed. The technology has evolved in many ways-and reached lower prices-than I would have ever expected three or four years ago. It's certain to keep more than one maker of...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Planar PD8150 DLP Projector

The Planar brand is aimed at more budget-conscious home-theater consumers. As the company's top-of-the-line projector, I would hardly call the $8000 PD8150 "budget," but both Runco and Vidikron offer far more pricey products. Those upmarket nameplates...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Kris Deering (hometheatermag.com)

Planar PD8150 DLP Projector

Planar is a relatively new name in the home theater market, but it is by no means a new company. The Oregon-based manufacturer has been around for over 20 years and has deep roots in the imaging industry, with a long history of flat panels and...

There are several selections for gray-scale temperature, including the standard 6500K and 5500K (used for black-and-white films). Typically, I would always suggest that you have a projector calibrated by a professional, but this projector's gray-scale...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Kevin Miller (avrev.com)

Planar PD8150 1-Chip DLP Projector

Introduction Planar, a large front-projector manufacturer on the professional and industrial side of the business, broke into the home theater market late last year after purchasing Runco International, a well-known high-end HDTV manufacturer. Their...

Jan, 2001

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Planar PD8150 DLP Projector

We've reviewed Planar projectors before, but the PD8150's quality took us by surprise.

Yes, in the interests of full disclosure, professionalism and thoroughness, I finished the review of the PD8150 with some negatives. But let's be clear about this: the ‘issues' I raised are in fact so small relative to the PD8150's emphatic glories...

Jul, 2008

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