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#8 in Outdoor Projectors

Optoma HD146X

Name: Optoma HD146X
Brand: Optoma
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

Optoma

$549.00 – $649.00

Full-size home theater projector with 3600 lumens and native 1080p resolution that excels in outdoor settings. Features a 16ms response time for gaming and a powerful 5W speaker for standalone use.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.7

User Sentiment

7.9

Value Score

8.0

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.6

Availability

8.5

Pros

3600 lumens cuts through ambient light
3600 lumens cuts through ambient light
16ms gaming mode
16ms gaming mode
Excellent color reproduction
Excellent color reproduction

Cons

Not portable without a power source
Not portable without a power source
Fan noise is noticeable
Fan noise is noticeable

Don't buy this if…

This is a full-size projector requiring an outlet and generates significant heat; do not enclose it in tight outdoor setups.
This is a full-size projector requiring an outlet and generates significant heat; do not enclose it in tight outdoor setups.