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Optoma HD143X review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£600Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.47-1.62:1Lamp life:3500 hours

Optoma HD143X Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma HD143X
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

6.1

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 54% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.0

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.6

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 66%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 51%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Optoma HD143X

Based on 6 · 1

Reviewers like the image quality and easy setup, but find placement tricky because of the throw distance.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Optoma HD143X

Based on 34 owners sharing their experience in online comments

26%positive21%mixed53%negative

Owners praise the bright picture and gaming performance, while heat, fan noise, and recurring fan errors undermine reliability.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the projector gets hot fast, especially in eco mode, and can overheat and lock up when switched from eco to bright after running for a while.7
  • Owners say the fans lock up and show a fan error message, and replacing both fans did not always fix it.7
  • Owners say the fan makes a loud, high-pitched whine or buzzing, especially in bright mode and when gaming, and it can also rattle at startup.6
  • Owners say a lit border surrounds the picture, with a halo and light spill that makes the image smaller than expected.4
  • Owners say colours look weak and blacks look grey, with the picture not as dark as in reviews, especially in rooms with light walls or furniture.3
  • Owners say the projector shuts down after a few minutes of use, and a dust filter on the side can be clogged.3
  • Owners say the throw distance is short for their room, so the picture is smaller or sits off the screen unless it is moved.3
  • Owners say dust or a white dot shows on the screen after cleaning the optics, and some find it hard to reach the lens to clean.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma HD143X

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

7.0

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.6

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

6.1
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 62.9% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
23,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 23000:1, higher than 65% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.47-1.62:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
301 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 301 inch, larger than 89.7% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 82.4% of projectors and equal to 16.1% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
16.4 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 16.4 ms, lower than 71.6% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
3,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,500 hours, longer than 88.5% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
10,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 10,000 hours, longer than 64.8% of projectors and equal to 9.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
300 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 300 W of power, more than 69.9% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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What reviewers say

Optoma HD143X vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 51 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (301 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    301 inch vs 250 inch
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (23000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    23,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (27 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    27 dB vs 31 dB
  • 10.6 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (16.4 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    16.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • 3 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (25 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    25 dB vs 28 dB
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–² Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (23000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    23,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.01 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.5 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.48 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 51 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (301 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    301 inch vs 250 inch
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10.6 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (16.4 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    16.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (27 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    27 dB vs 31 dB
  • 3 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (25 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    25 dB vs 28 dB
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • 18.7% lower sentiment score
    6.1 vs 7.5
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 3 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2018 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    February 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 70 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    300 W vs 230 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
BitsBytesBobs
≈ estimated
17/10/2018
Hands-on review · daytime use and room setup
Verdict
Optoma HD143X is a good mid-range 1080p projector, worth a look if the room allows a long throw.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
05/12/2018
Hands-on review · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Optoma HD143X is a quick-responding 1080p projector for games and movies, but it has no lens shift and only a 1.1x zoom.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
05/12/2018
Hands-on test · Picture and gaming
Verdict
The Optoma HD143X is a budget 1080p projector with natural-looking color and strong contrast for movies, plus a low-lag gaming mode.
9.0
liveforfilm.com
≈ estimated
04/07/2018
Hands-on review · Film and gaming
Verdict
The Optoma HD143X sets up in minutes and gives crisp, deep-black images for films and games, but its fan becomes noticeable in Bright mode.
6.0
gbatemp.net
✓ explicit
18/03/2018
Hands-on review · Gaming and movies
Verdict
The Optoma HD143X gives a crisp, undistorted picture for films and everyday use, but brief frame drops and a noisy fan hold back gaming.
8.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
26/03/2018
Lab test · Home theater review
Verdict
The Optoma HD143X is a fast-responding, 3D-ready projector for games and films, but its best-quality mode drops to 758 lumens.
8.6
pcvarge.com
✓ explicit
05/07/2026
Review · Home entertainment projector
Verdict
The Optoma HD143X offers full 1080p in 2D and 3D with a long-lasting lamp, but Bright mode shows shading on fast-moving digital TV.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Optoma HD143X

  • Excellent value for money as an entry-level 1080p projector
  • Sharp and crisp image quality for movies and gaming
  • High brightness (3,000 lumens) suitable for rooms with some ambient light
  • Impressively low input lag (16.4ms) in gaming mode
  • Strong 3D performance with native DLP Link support
  • Vivid and accurate color reproduction, especially in Cinema and Reference modes
  • Compact and lightweight design for easy portability

What customers don't like about Optoma HD143X

  • Integrated 10W speaker lacks bass and depth, necessitating external audio
  • Fan noise can be loud and distracting, especially in high-brightness modes
  • Limited installation flexibility due to lack of lens shift and minimal zoom
  • Noticeable heat output after extended periods of use
  • Reported long-term reliability issues with the DMD chip (dead pixels) over time
  • Rainbow effect (RBE) typical of single-chip DLP projectors may be visible to some users
  • Remote control feels cheap and has limited sensor range

Verdict

The Optoma HD143X is a versatile 1080p DLP home cinema projector featuring 3,000 lumens of brightness, a 23,000:1 contrast ratio, and a high-quality Rec.709 color accuracy. It offers a long lamp life of up to 15,000 hours in Dynamic mode, 3D support, and a low 16.4ms input lag that makes it excellent for gaming. Key pros include its vibrant image clarity and budget-friendly price point, though it lacks horizontal keystone correction and features a limited 1.1x zoom, which may restrict placement flexibility.

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