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Optoma GT4000UHD Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,460Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:4000Throw ratio:0.25:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Optoma GT4000UHD 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 GT4000UHD
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

6.1

User score

â–²Better than 66% of projectors
5.2

Value for money

Value for money
5.2/ 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%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

4.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

â–²Better than 71%
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 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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Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma GT4000UHD

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

4.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

7.1
User score
User score
6.1/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 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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Popularity:
Optoma GT4000UHD has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than 55.6% of projectors.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
5.2/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.2
ANSI lumens
4,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 4,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 5.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
700,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 700000:1, higher than 84.5% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% 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.
Via XPR pixel shifting.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.25:1
Min throw distance
0.28 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.28 m, shorter than 94% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% 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
4.3 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 4.3 ms, lower than 92.8% of projectors.
At 1080P/240Hz.
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
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
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
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% 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
250 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 250 W of power, more than 53.4% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Optoma GT4000UHD vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (700000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    700,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 0.75 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.28 m vs 1.025 m
  • 22.7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/240Hz.
    4.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (700000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    700,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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 HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.75 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.28 m vs 1.025 m
  • 22.7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/240Hz.
    4.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 50% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (15 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    1 x 15W.
    15 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Laser light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 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 vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (5 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    5 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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
  • 4 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (34 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Maximum noise rating.
    34 dB vs 30 dB
  • 4.49x more expensive
    Optoma GT4000UHD is more expensive than the average projector (£3,460 vs £770).
    £3,460 vs £770
  • 30.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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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    the average projector
    Optoma GT4000UHD has a lower user score than the average projector (6.12 vs 8.000).
    6.12 vs 8
  • 25.6% worse value for money
    Optoma GT4000UHD has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.18 vs 6.5).
    5.18 vs 6.51
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 25 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (5 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    5 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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
  • 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
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 4 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (34 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Maximum noise rating.
    34 dB vs 30 dB
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Maximum noise rating.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 183 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (328 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    328 mm vs 145 mm
  • 45.2% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.5 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    4.5 kg vs 3.1 kg

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Optoma GT4000UHD

  • High brightness (4,000 lumens) allows for use in rooms with some ambient light
  • Ultra-short throw ratio enables a 100-inch image from just 12 inches away
  • Exceptional gaming performance with low input lag (as low as 4.3ms at 240Hz)
  • Long-lasting DuraCore laser light source rated for up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode
  • Compact and space-saving design compared to traditional long-throw models
  • Supports HDR10 and HLG for enhanced contrast and vibrant color accuracy

What customers don't like about Optoma GT4000UHD

  • High price point (approximately $4,499) compared to standard 4K projectors
  • Lacks a built-in Smart OS, requiring an external streaming stick for apps
  • Absence of HDMI 2.1 ports prevents 4K/120Hz support for the latest consoles
  • Weak internal audio (single 15W speaker) often necessitates external sound systems
  • Requires a high-quality ALR screen for optimal performance in lit environments
  • No VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, which may impact competitive gaming

Verdict

The Optoma GT4000UHD is a high-performance 4K UHD ultra-short throw laser projector designed for space-constrained home cinemas and gaming setups, featuring a 0.25:1 throw ratio that produces a 100-inch image from just 12 inches away. It delivers a bright 4,000 ANSI lumens output and a 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio using a DuraCore laser source rated for up to 30,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. Key pros include exceptional responsiveness for gamers with a 4.3ms input lag at 240Hz (1080p) and 16.9ms at 4K/60Hz, support for HDR10 and HLG, and flexible installation via four-corner correction and 360-degree orientation. Notable cons include the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports, meaning it cannot support 4K at 120Hz for the latest consoles, and a relatively modest built-in 15W mono speaker that may necessitate external audio for a true cinematic experience.

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