Optoma HD26

price, usability

noise

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

image quality, noise, usability, price, design

black level

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Full 1080p resolution in 2D and 3D. Two HDMI connectors, one with Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL).

Shows rainbow artifacts, particularly in black-and-white film clips. Has additional image-quality issues in its brightest predefined mode.

If you want a projector that's guaranteed to be rainbow-free, you'll need an LCD model like our Editors' Choice Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030. If rainbow artifacts aren't a concern, you can save a little money by getting the Optoma HD141X and have...

Superb value ; Good picture quality for the money ; Decent picture-calibration options

Very limited optical zoom ; Colours need handling with care ; Minor rainbow effect

However, the keystone approach leads to digital distortion of the image, while the digital image shift only moves the image up and down within the confines of the 1920 x 1080 chipset. In other words, you'll lose the edges of the picture, meaning this...

Great value ; Colours and black levels ; Backlit remote control ; Full HD detail ; Two HDMI

Slightly soft images ; Some motion blur ; Trace of rainbow effect ; Tricky set-up

This entry-level, Full HD beamer is a surprisingly capable home cinema performer. Give it some low ambient light levels and its colour and black level performance impress. It's not perfect though; ultimately lacking overall detail in the final reckoning.

Clear picture Rich colours Deep blacks Compact and light design Backlit remote

Rivals offer more detail and nuance Slight motion issues Picture could be brighter

If the HD26 was notably cheaper than its rivals we would forgive its shortcomings. But there are price rivals out there, and many offer superior performance. We know you’ll find a better entry-level alternative elsewhere.

Bright image ; Easy to setup ; Reasonable greyscale ; Good motion handling ; Competitive price

Mediocre blacks ; Undersaturated colours ; Possible rainbow artefacts

The HD26 is aimed at a specific part of the market and in that sense it succeeds in its purpose. The projector is small, light and easy to set up, whilst its brightness makes it ideal for rooms with light coloured walls or ambient light. The overall...

High Lumens and contrast ratio for the price. Great pic quality when set up correctly. Purchased from another site

For the price of the projector its hard to find anything bad. Very little screen door / rainbow effect at least for me. Again this is a $700 projector. If you want 0% screen door/rainbow purchase a $2K projector

High Lumens and contrast ratio for the price. Great pic quality when set up correctly. Purchased from another site.

For the price of the projector its hard to find anything bad. Very little screen door / rainbow effect at least for me. Again this is a $700 projector. If you want 0% screen door/rainbow purchase a $2K projector.

It has alot of featuresfeatures. The picture is average

The fan is extremely loud. I can hear it over my stereo. Puts off a lot of heat

It has alot of featuresfeatures. The picture is average.

The fan is extremely loud. I can hear it over my stereo. Puts off a lot of heat.