Optoma ML500

250 reviews

Apr, 2024

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image quality (120)
usability (79)
price (53)
size (48)
design (18)

Negative
noise (54)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 250 reviews of Optoma ML500. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The price and usability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the noise.

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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 ML500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Optoma ML500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Optoma ML500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the price and image quality are overall positive. The size and usability also get good feedback. Views are divided on the noise.

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

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Optoma ML500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 191 user reviews of Optoma ML500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the reliability and size are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the noise.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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

Optoma ML500

The Optoma ML500 has a lot in common with palmtop projectors, but is a little bigger and a lot brighter.

Smaller and lighter than standard lamp-based projectors. Brighter than pico and palmtop projectors.

Shows scaling artifacts (unwanted patterns added to some screens) even at what is supposed to be its native resolution.

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Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Optoma ML500 LED/DLP Mobile Projector - Review

I found the Optoma ML500 to be a very interesting projector to use. It compact size makes it fairly easy to set up and it offers a variety of source inputs, as well as having its own built-in speaker. The ML500 also makes a great traveling companion as...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Optoma ML500

It is time to talk portable and that is exactly what the Optoma ML500 is. Weighing in at just 2.5 pounds, this projector definitely is light and easy to travel with. It boasts 500 lumens of light output and is a native WXGA(1280x800) projector. The...

This projector is also very capable since it features a HDMI port as well as all the standard ports you might expect your basic projector to have. Lets take a look at some of the projectors highlights and then we will move on to the more in-depth review

Apr, 2012

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

Optoma ML500 LED Projector Review

Optoma ML500 portable LED Projector Review

Feb, 2012

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Optoma ML500 Review

Portable LED projector, 500 lumens, widescreen 1280x800 resolution in a little 2.5 lb package...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Almost Perfect

Yes it doesn't have audio out, that is what home theater receivers are for! For all of the above I got it on sale for $400 and would buy another at that price in a heartbeat. At 600 it is another question

This is an excellent projector, that is nearly perfect 9/10. Color, contrast, and clarity are all outstanding, motion is smooth, and the image is bright enough in the right circumstances (brighter than expected)

The projector can be picky with HDMI, and VGA input signals if not in the right format, brigtness is low (but you should know that going in at 500lm) ; Minor focus issue requiring a 10 minute warm-up time, set the focus and don't adjust it on startup,...

May, 2013

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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Value for Money projector

I use it mainly to watch downloaded movies from my laptop or using my HD STB. I would say this projector meets my expectations for being compact, multiple connectivity options, good picture quality, decent brightness.

Great Picture Quality ; LED-backlit ; Multiple Connectivity

Fan Noise Little Annoying ; No audio output

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Perfect Size and Quality

The small size (but big, bright picture) make this projector perfect for taking to meetings so everyone can share what is being discussed. In a room with 3 to 10 people, the ML-500 projector allows everyone to see graphics, numbers in a spreadsheet, or...

Attractive Design ; Fast Setup ; Good Connection Options ; Good Resolution ; Great Picture Quality ; Lightweight

Poor Sound Quality

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review (cdw.com)

What I Wanted

I needed something to send with our traveling team and this was half the size and twice the quality of our old one. Perfect, GET ONE!

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Great for presentations in large rooms

I use this product for business presentations for clients. Recently I was able to project onto a 7ft tall by about 10ft wide wall. The quality was sharp, I was impressed. The lights were half dimmed and the glare was almost nonexistent; all because of...

Fast Setup ; Good Connection Options ; Great Picture Quality ; Reduced Glare

Aug, 2012

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