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Optoma Cinemax Pro Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,720Native panel resolution:3840x2160ANSI lumens:3500Throw ratio:0.25:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Optoma Cinemax Pro Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma Cinemax Pro
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

90%

7.9

Technical score

10%

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User score

★Better than 93% of projectors
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

1.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 70%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

42%

8.8

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.3

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

8.4

Design & Power

★Better than 93%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,720
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma Cinemax Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

42%

8.8

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.3

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

8.4

Design & Power

7.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Popularity:
Optoma Cinemax Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

1.4

Price

6.0
ANSI lumens
3,500
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 79% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2500000:1, higher than 90.4% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
3840x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 3840x2160, higher than 91.2% of projectors and equal to 4% of projectors.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.25:1
Min throw distance
0.47 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.47 m, shorter than 90.2% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80% of projectors and equal to 11.1% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
70 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 70 ms, higher than 90.6% of projectors.
At 4K/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
This projector supports Bluetooth 4, more modern than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 2.6% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
Android 8.0
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 8
Dedicated smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
360 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 360 W of power, more than 85.2% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Optoma Cinemax Pro vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 59.1% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,500 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 59.1% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,500 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
    HLG added by firmware.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (121% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    121% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
  • 0.56 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.47 m vs 1.025 m
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via PureMotion.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (40 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    40 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
    Supports Dolby Atmos via HDMI ARC passthrough rather than internal decoding.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Alexa and Google Assistant supported.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 8
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Laser light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 43 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (70 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    70 ms vs 27 ms
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 25 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (5 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    5 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 3.55x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (11 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    11 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 125 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (360 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    360 W vs 235 W
  • 4.87x less popular
    Optoma Cinemax Pro has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 261 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (561 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    561 mm vs 300 mm
  • 4.87x less popular
    Optoma Cinemax Pro has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 2.23x more expensive
    Optoma Cinemax Pro is more expensive than the average projector (£1,720 vs £770).
    £1,720 vs £770
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    Optoma Cinemax Pro has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.98 vs 6.5).
    5.98 vs 6.51
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 25 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (5 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    5 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 43 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (70 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    70 ms vs 27 ms
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 3.55x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (11 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    11 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 125 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (360 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    360 W vs 235 W
  • 261 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (561 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    561 mm vs 300 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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laurentwillen.nl
20/10/2022
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Optoma Cinemax Pro

  • Exceptional 4K image quality with vibrant colors and sharp detail
  • High brightness (3,000 lumens) suitable for rooms with moderate ambient light
  • Excellent built-in NuForce soundbar that outperforms typical TV speakers
  • Ultra-short throw design allows for a massive 120-inch screen from just inches away
  • Quiet operation with minimal fan noise during use
  • Long-lasting laser light source rated for up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode
  • Stylish and minimalist hardware design that fits modern home decor

What customers don't like about Optoma Cinemax Pro

  • Poor built-in smart platform (Aptoide) with a limited and buggy app selection
  • Netflix and other major streaming apps often lack 4K/HDR support natively
  • Setup and image alignment can be finicky and time-consuming
  • Occasional HDMI 'handshake' or connection issues with modern receivers
  • Input lag (approx. 50-70ms) is too high for competitive or hardcore gaming
  • Remote control is not backlit and can be difficult to use in dark rooms
  • Susceptible to 'rainbow effect' artifacts for users sensitive to DLP technology

Verdict

The Optoma CinemaX Pro is a high-performance 4K UHD ultra-short-throw laser projector featuring a bright 3,500 ANSI lumens output and a 2,500,000:1 contrast ratio with Dynamic Black technology. It is equipped with a premium NuForce 40W Dolby Digital 2.0 soundbar and supports HDR10 and HLG for vibrant, accurate colors. Its main pros include the ability to project a massive 120-inch image from just inches away, extensive smart home integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and a long-lasting laser light source rated for up to 30,000 hours. However, notable cons include a relatively high input lag of approximately 72ms for 4K gaming and a proprietary Android-based operating system with a limited selection of native streaming apps.

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