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Optoma HD161X

Optoma HD161X

40 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
image quality (35)
usability (22)
price (16)
design (11)
noise (6)

Negative
black level (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of Optoma HD161X. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the noise and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the black level.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Optoma HD161X is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Optoma HD161X

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Optoma HD161X from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design. The noise and price are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Optoma HD161X

The Optoma HD161X home theater projector delivers impressive image quality with excellent color and sharp detail, plus some features that aren't typically available at this price.

Impressive image quality. Full 1080p in 2D and 3D. Two HDMI connectors, plus component video using three RCA connectors.

Shows rainbow artifacts, primarily in black-and-white film clips. Long lag time.

Even if games aren't a consideration, if you find rainbow artifacts annoying enough that you want to avoid them completely, the Epson 3500 is still the projector to beat in this price range. If you don't mind seeing an occasional flash of red, green,...

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Eberle (hometheaterhifi.com)

Optoma HD161X DLP 3D Projector Review

The battle of DLP vs. LCD in the value-priced projector market continues with the new HD161X from Optoma.

Great image clarity ; Plenty of output ; No viewing fatigue even at high brightness settings ; Accurate color, gamma and grayscale after calibration ; Excellent optics ; Fluid and natural motion processing ; Excellent 3D presentation ; Requires...

Requires calibration for best results, no fire-and-forget mode ; Light leakage ; No iris

THE OPTOMA HD161X is a Great Image Clarity 3D Projector.

Apr, 2015

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