Optoma HD8300 - Review Summary 2

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Art Feierman

Optoma HD8300 Projector: Pros and Cons

Optoma HD8300 Projector: Pros

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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

Dynamic Iris action occasionally visible
ImageAI noticeable - prefer it off
Black level performance could be better
Fan can be a bit loud, with slight whine
3D glasses are optional (just a reminder)
Could use additional user memory positions
Definitely could use more lumens for 3D

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.