Optoma H27: Summary, Pros, Cons Posted on October 16, 2013 By Art Feierman 1. Optoma H27 – Overview2. Optoma H27 – Overview-23. Optoma H27 – Image Quality4. Optoma H27 – Image Quality-25. Optoma H27 – General Performance6. Optoma H27 – General Performance-27. Optoma H27 – General Performance-38. Optoma H27 – Setup9. Optoma H27 Warranty10. Optoma H27: Summary, Pros, Cons11. Optoma H27 Projector SpecificationsI really like the richness of the image this (and other) Optoma DLP home theater projectors produce. Images seem to have depth and colors you just don’t notice on other good projectors seem to catch your eye with the H27 projector. Click to enlarge. SO closeThe H27 out of the box could have improved color balance, but as mentioned, it is pretty easy to correct by anyone in a short period of time with a basic level calibration disk (or if you have a really good eye for color). Now this is not to say that you can’t do better still bringing in a professional calibrator (figure $300-$500), but I seriously doubt many people buying a projector that sells for under $1000, will spend for a calibration professional. (Few spending under $5000 for a projector will have it professionally calibrated.)Click Image to EnlargeClick to enlarge. SO closeWhat really impresses about the Optoma H27 projector is that in many ways it puts out an image that is comparable with not just $2500, but also $4000 and $5000 selling price projectors. It can’t match their resolution, being an 854×480 (WVGA) projector not a 1280×720 (WXGA) projector, but for the rest – image quality, its right up there. The downside is that pixels are larger and more visible than higher resolution projectors, but from normal seating differences the pixels should not be visible. (This projector has the same resolution as the DVD’s you currently buy, but has less than half the pixel count of those WXGA projectors.Click Image to EnlargeClick to enlarge. SO close Here’s a rundown on the H27 projector: Pro’sRich colors with great depthOverall excellent image quality“AI” circuitry results in impressive high contrast ratio, very good “blacks” and shadow detail (best I’ve seen in this price range)Well laid out, understandable menusBetter than average remote controlGood lamp life – for low cost of operationFast (4x) color filter wheelMore inputs than most, including two component video inputsDVI interface for digital, with HDCP supportOptional wide angle lens adapter if you need the projector closer to the screenMultiple image modes, excellent set of controls for adjusting imagePhysically small, unobtrusive (and white) projectorVery quietUser Manual (good – but not exceptional)Review continues below this advertisement.Con’sOut of the box color needs some adjustment – a simple calibrationZoom lens has 1.2:1 ratio zoom lens (20% adjustment) which doesn’t provide much placement flexibility. To be fair, 20% is pretty typical in the price range.Minor light leakage out the front vents, although it doesn’t hit the screenWith some projector mounts you may have to unmount the projector to change the lamp.Typical CapabilitiesWarranty (2 years)Control panelOptoma continues to produce one excellent home theater projector after another. In the H27 home theater projector, Optoma has improved upon what may have already been the best low cost DLP projector (H31) out there. With a selling price of $1000, this one is definitely going to be tough to beat. I’m recommending this one to my own friends on a budget! 1. Optoma H27 – Overview2. Optoma H27 – Overview-23. Optoma H27 – Image Quality4. Optoma H27 – Image Quality-25. Optoma H27 – General Performance6. Optoma H27 – General Performance-27. Optoma H27 – General Performance-38. Optoma H27 – Setup9. Optoma H27 Warranty10. Optoma H27: Summary, Pros, Cons11. Optoma H27 Projector Specifications Optoma H27 Warranty Optoma H27 Projector Specifications You May Also Like Epson PowerLite 109W Business/Education Projector Review Sony VPL-VW995ES Projector Review: Sony’s New Flagship: Expensive – But Awesome Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Hisense 100″ Laser TV Review – A 4K UHD, Smart Projector with Screen Anker Nebula Capsule Projector – The Crowd Funded Soda Can Projector Review Epson PowerLite L400U Installation Laser Projector Review Epson Home Cinema 4010/Pro Cinema 4050 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review Sony VPL-VW295ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review ViewSonic LS620X Short Throw Laser Projector Review