The GT3500HDR from Optoma is a compact short-throw game projector that is easy to position and is also suitable for video games. An IP certification is even advertised, which is very unusual for a projector.
Optoma GT3500HDR is a model without a conventional light source but with a laser. A maximum brightness of 3,800 lumens is advertised, so a decent display should be possible even in rooms that are not optimally darkened. Optoma specifies the contrast ratio as 500,000:1. Keystone correction is possible within limits; the specification lists the uniformity of the illumination as 75 percent.
The Optoma gametime projector only requires a particularly short distance from the projection surface. The short throw projector has a projection ratio of 0.253:1, meaning that it can achieve a projection diagonal of up to 130 inches with a projection distance of around 20 to 40 centimeters.
Optoma particularly designed the GT3500HDR for use with video games. With a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, the projector cannot fully exploit the possibilities of current PCs and consoles in terms of resolution. The input lag should also be particularly low: when displaying Full HD material with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, the input delay should be 8.6 milliseconds.
The 3.9-kilogram projector offers two HDMI 2.0 and can supply electrical energy to a streaming stick via USB. Ethernet and RS232 are available. It’s quite uncommon for a projector to feature an IP6X certification.
Optoma GT3500HDR price and availability
Availability is immediate on Amazon, and the price is just $1,272.30.
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Optoma has expanded its product range with the introduction of the ultra-bright ZU607TST, ZU607T, and ZU707T projector models. These new models, designed for large venues and well-lit environments, showcase Optoma’s commitment to versatile projector solutions. These projectors are used in professional environments like offices, where achieving complete darkness is not always possible or desired. Their high luminosity permits clear viewing even in minimally dimmed rooms.
