Optoma releases sub-$2,000 projector with 4K resolution
4K televisions were
initially reserved for those with very deep pocket but over time, technological
improvements brought manufacturing costs down significantly. The savings were
ultimately passed along to the consumer and now, we’re seeing the same thing
happen in the projector space.
Audio and video
solutions provider Optoma recently announced two
of the industry’s first 4K UHD projectors at what it labels as
“market-shattering” prices. The Optoma UHD60 and UHD65, both
consumer-grade projectors, offer true 3,840 x 2,160 pixel resolution with High
Dynamic Range (HDR) compatibility as well as REC.2020 wide color gamut and
DCI-P3 coverage.
Optoma says its new
projectors also feature vertical lens shift and a 1.6x zoom, thus allowing for
a 4K UHD image of up to 300 inches, as well as two HDMI ports and one HDCP 2.2
port.
The Optoma UHD60, with
a brightness rating of 3,000 lumens, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio (with Dynamic
Black enabled) and a white chassis, retails for $1,999. The UHD65, meanwhile,
offers PureMotion video processing technology to eliminate motion blurring and
image judder, a 1,200,000:1 contrast ratio (with Dynamic Black enabled), 2,200
lumens of brightness and a black chassis. It can be yours for $2,499.
The UHD60 is available
to pre-order through Amazon, Best Buy and other popular retailers as of
writing. If it’s the UHD65 you’re after, you’ll have to get in contact with
distributors Full Compass, ProjectorPeople.com or Visual Apex.
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