Optoma HD8300

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Cons:

Does not include 3D glasses, Although notably minor for a single-chip DLP projector, rainbow artifacts still show.

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Last revision on April 6, 2014

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Does not include 3D glasses, Although notably minor for a single-chip DLP projector, rainbow artifacts still show

Expert reviews and ratings

My time spent with Optoma's HD8300 3D DLP front projector was a first for me in many ways; it was my first 3D front projector review as well as my first experience with Optoma as a whole. On both counts color me impressed, for the HD8300 proved to be...

By Home Theater Review on January 16, 2012

Typically sold by custom installers, the Optoma HD8300 home theater projector is aimed at those who want high-quality home theater and are willing to pay for it....

By PC Mag on December 28, 2011

Optoma’s latest projector delivers a big 3D picture with accurate color for under $5K. Test Results Enlarge In its Cinema Display and D65 Color Temperature mode, the HD8300 measured slightly cool, and cooler still with brighter images. After...

By soundandvision.com on December 20, 2011

The HD8300 is a perfect projector for a very large 140" diagonal screen in a very dark room. With proper light control and a 1.3 gain screen, even 3D is bright and enjoyable at this size. The 2D picture has a refined feel, especially after...

By ProjectorCentral on September 28, 2011

Optoma's shiny new 3D capable HD8300 is based on their 2D only HD8200. The HD8300 is a classic single chip DLP projector. More full featured than the entry level DLP projectors out there, it offers solid performance as a 2D home theater projector,...

By Projectors at Projector Reviews on September 22, 2011