Hitachi RS-55: Summary, Pros, Cons

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Art Feierman

Summary, Pros, Cons

Pro's

Extremely small and light for a low cost projector
Very good compression technology
Excellent color
Remote control is well laid out
Menu layout better than most
2 year warranty
Low cost replacement lamps

Con's

No zoom lens
No remote mousing
No monitor out

Typical Capabilities

2000 hour lamp life at full power
Noise level
Digital zoom
Sound (small projector - small sound)

Overall, mousing and no zoom lens notwithstanding, the Hitachi performs very well. It is certainly one of the very least expensive projectors out there today, and worthy of serious consideration. We could list things to add, but remember, Hitachi has 3 other more expensive projectors, with more features. This is the model for those with the most restricted budgets, and with that in mind, it performs where it counts, with a crisp image, and bright color dynamics.