Optoma Uhd38x

High brightness No notable input lag Cinematic gaming and movies 32:9 ultrawide mode

Long-throw lens Some light leakage in a blackout Average black levels Fiddly remote

With plenty of brightness, contrast and colour, this good value 4K HDR projector specialises in low latency immersive gaming yet also creates involving home cinema. However, it’s long-throw lens makes it best for reasonably large rooms.

Good connectivity; plenty of set up options; affordable

Lack of brightness during dark scenes (especially with 3D); missing shadow detail in dark scenes; limited vertical shift

Exceptionally bright ; No motion blur ; Accurate colors

Contrast ratio is average ; Some issues with HDR ; Lamp-based

Exceptionally bright ; No motion blur ; Accurate colors

Contrast ratio is average ; Some issues with HDR ; Lamp-based