Optoma’s HD39HDR has the right specs to handle smooth gaming
Source: Windows Central
1080p Projector Great for Gaming
Optoma HD39HDR
Pros
- 120Hz refresh, 8.4ms response time gaming mode
- 15,000-hour lamp rating
- Plenty of brightness
- 4K (UHD) and HDR input support
- Excellent color and contrast
Cons
- HDR doesn’t make a huge difference
- Still not ideal for competitive gaming
What I love about the Optoma HD39HDR projector
Category | Spec |
---|---|
Resolution | 1920×1080 (FHD) |
Brightness | 4,000 ANSI lumens |
Picture size | 30.8 inches to 301.4 inches |
Refresh rate | Maximum 120Hz |
Response time | Maximum 8.4ms |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Contrast | 50,000 |
Lamp life | 15,000 hours |
Ports | HDMI 1.4 HDMI 2.0 VGA VGA out 3.5mm in 3.5mm out RS232 USB-A |
Speakers | Single 10W |
Setup is made easy thanks to deep control within the menu. I chose the position of the projector compared to the screen (in my case a wall), I chose the screen color, made some adjustments to the keystone, and from there I was ready to view. There are plenty of presets to choose from for SDR content right out of the box, and I really didn’t find a need to adjust much to get a great picture. If you’re viewing HDR content, there are still four different presets to use.
Using the HD39HDR during the day shouldn’t be much of an issue. Its lamp hits upwards of 4,000 ANSI lumens when maxed out, and while the picture quality suffers, you’re still going to be able to use your projector with a considerable amount of outside light present. This isn’t technically a short-throw projector, but its projector distance ranges from 3.3 feet to 32.8 feet. That’s pretty respectable, and you should be able to easily get it set up. As for screen size, it ranges from 30.8 inches to 301.4 inches. If you’re gaming and have the space for a huge screen, this projector is going to increase immersion considerably.
Source: Windows Central
It’s tough to give up the immersive, smooth gaming experience offered by the Optoma HD39HDR.
With an 8.4ms response time (33.5ms native) and 120Hz refresh rate in the Enhanced Gaming Mode, I was able to enjoy rather smooth PC gaming at 1080p. The picture is crisp and has excellent contrast, making games like Minecraft and Darkest Dungeon really pop. If you’re a competitive gamer, a projector isn’t going to stand up to monitors with 1ms response times and even higher refresh rates, but casual gamers should find it to be more than enough. These specs also make a great option for watching fast-paced sports.
The HD39HDR has a single 10W speaker that really pumps out audio at volume. It’s full enough that I didn’t mind using it for casual TV watching and gaming, but I’d definitely resort to a headset if I needed to hear footsteps or other precise sounds. And for regular movie watching, I would connect some sort of external speaker setup with the 3.5mm audio jack. Fan noise really isn’t bad at all. No doubt helped along by ample venting.
Note that the Optoma HD39HDR also supports 3D content, though I wasn’t able to test it out.
What I dislike about the Optoma HD39HDR projector
If you’re working with 4K HDR content, the gaming mode doesn’t seem to cooperate either. Those with an Xbox One X or PC who want to use the projector for gaming with the lower response time and higher refresh rate of Enhanced Gaming Mode will have to do so at 1080p.
Picture modifications like keystone are reset when the projector is set for gaming, so you’ll have to be sure you can set up the projector in a way that it doesn’t need a lot of tweaking. This is common, but if you plan on using the projector primarily for gaming and have an awkward setup that needs a considerable amount of tweaking, it’s something to make a note of.
Should you buy the Optoma HD39HDR projector?
Source: Windows Central
It has enough brightness that you shouldn’t have to worry about daytime viewing, and its speaker is loud and full enough that you won’t immediately feel the need to plug in a headset or external speaker setup. It’s built well, the remote control doesn’t just seem like an afterthought, and it’s priced competitively at about $799. If you want to move away from the TV and experience a truly huge picture, this is a good place to start.
1080p Projector Great for Gaming
Optoma HD39HDR
Impressive specs for casual gamers
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