![]() ![]() Color performance out of the box appeared accurate with no visible evidence of warm or cool tinges in hues, which is a nice surprise considering that I normally have to adjust temperature hues almost immediately. Overall picture quality is among the best compared to other DLP projectors recently tested. Of course, this means the consumer benefits as well. With active micromirrors multiplying an 1920×1080 image four times over, this projector essentially produces 8.3 million pixels and proper HDR without the burden of higher production cost. I’ve already touched on this for prior 4K DLP reviews, but the Uptoma UHD51A incorporates a smaller 0.47-inch DLP470TE XPR DMD chip from Texas Instruments. The HDMI on the UHD51A are also noteworthy because they are both 2.0-spec and utilize hardware HDCP v2.2 encryption for proper 4K/HDR compatibility, so you don’t to keep switching out gear if you haven’t picked up a capable AVR or soundbar yet. There are a staggering number of four USB ports that each have a specific use: Wireless dongle for Amazon Echo, wireless dongle for mobile device/version 3.0 for media playback/firmware and service. Move to the back and I/O connectivity is seemingly also-ran, incorporating two HDMI ports, VGA/component, LAN, 3.5mm stereo input, 3.5mm stereo output, S/PDIF optical audio, 12V trigger, and RS-232 (for installer control. Its thin and uses a lithium-ion battery to save weight and expense, if you’ve seen previous Optoma remotes then this won’t be anything amazing to you. The remote is equally passable, if uninspired with the necessary volume, source, and menu shortcuts available. You have the usual array of top-mounted menu controls and manual projection adjustments for focus, 1.3x zoom, and integrated vertical lens shift-the latter of which is an incredibly convenient function over keystone adjusting, and a general rarity for most projectors in this price range. The construction is largely black plastic with a silver-painted wraparound strip that breaks up the top and bottom halves. The UHD51A sports a newer and more practical 11.75lb body that’s ridged for venting with an absolute minimum of styling flair. I’ll get to that in a moment but let’s go over the external details first. Obviously, the $1699 MSRP for the UHD51A is well below the $2000 threshold, and is the first projector to include voice-activation and assistance through Amazon Alexa. This a quasi-flagship for savvy consumers who demand the best and biggest 4K and HDR display beyond the now-normalized 60-75 inch TV sizes but also a financially viable home theater arrangement. with 2018 being a watershed year for affordable 4K home entertainment DLPs, I’ve been impressed-short of enthusiast options that cost thousands more and employ sophisticated LCoS/OLED image processing.Įach one I’ve been able to review has been better than the last starting with ViewSonic, then BenQ, and now I finally get to the Optoma UHD51A 4K DLP Projector. Throughout my tech stint I’ve covered as many projectors as manufacturers would let me get my hands on. ![]()
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