Optoma HD8300 – Review Summary 2

Optoma HD8300 Projector: Pros

• One of the brighest 3D capable projectors so far, in the over $3500 price class
• With 750+ measured lumens in “best” mode, easily handles large screens for 2D
• Excellent overall color, and skin tones
• Respectable shadow detail
• Very good placement flexibility
• Edge Masking and Vertical digital image shift
• HDMI 1.4a inputs (2) allows for support for Blu-ray 3D content
• Optional 3D glasses use RF emitter for better reliability – no line of sight requirement. Or will work with DLP-Link glasses
• Dynamic features including PURE Detail, PURE Motion (CFI) and PURE Color (think Brilliant Color)
• Lamp Life is better than average, long term cost of ownership is very good
• Excellent warranty
• Great remote control
• Physically attractive, sculpted lines
• Very good menu layout

Optoma HD8300 Projector: Cons

Optoma HD8300 Projector: Typical Capabilities

• Black Level performance
• Documentation
• Cost of operation
• Overall value

The HD8300 has some real strengths. If those strengths outweigh some of the negatives we also mentioned, in terms of what you are looking for in a projector, then by all means take the HD8300 seriously. No doubt there are authorized, local installing dealers in your area.