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Optoma HD28E Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£490Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3800Throw ratio:1.47-1.62:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Optoma HD28E 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 HD28E
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 53% of projectors
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 77%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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Score components

42%

8.0

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.3

Audio & Features

8%

3.9

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 53%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 85%
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma HD28E

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

42%

8.0

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.3

Audio & Features

8%

3.9

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

6.4
User score
User score
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
Optoma HD28E has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 73.9% of projectors.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.1
ANSI lumens
3,800
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,800 ANSI lumens, brighter than 85.1% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
30,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 30000:1, higher than 64.2% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
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
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.47-1.62:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
301 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 301 inch, larger than 89.9% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 86.1% of projectors and equal to 12.2% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
16 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 16 ms, lower than 74.3% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% 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
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a 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
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 77.2% of projectors and equal to 9.9% 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 66.3% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
295 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 295 W of power, more than 65.7% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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Optoma HD28E vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 72.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,800 vs 2,200
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • 54.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (301 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    301 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    30,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 11 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (16 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    16 ms vs 27 ms
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (116% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    116% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 9% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 HD28E has a higher user score than the average projector (8.72 vs 8.000).
    8.72 vs 8
  • 72.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,800 vs 2,200
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    30,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (116% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    116% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 54.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (301 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    301 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 11 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (16 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    16 ms vs 27 ms
  • 2 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (28 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    28 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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.
    26 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. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 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.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    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 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 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
  • 60 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (295 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    295 W vs 235 W

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videoprojecteurcenter.fr
18/10/2024
Hands-on test · Daylight gaming projector
Verdict
The Optoma HD28E is a bright Full HD projector that stays watchable in daylight and suits gaming, though its HDR and built-in sound are weak.
univers-lampe.fr
29/12/2024
Review summary · Bright Full HD
Verdict
The Optoma HD28E is a bright Full HD projector that is nearly silent in Eco mode, though its fan is audible in normal use.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Optoma HD28E

  • High brightness (3,800 lumens) makes it suitable for use in well-lit rooms and daylight conditions.
  • Excellent picture quality with sharp Full HD 1080p resolution and vivid colors.
  • Low input latency (16ms) provides a responsive experience for gaming.
  • Compact and lightweight design (2.5kg) makes it highly portable for travel or moving between rooms.
  • Supports full 3D content for an immersive cinema experience with compatible glasses.
  • Easy to set up with features like vertical keystone correction.

What customers don't like about Optoma HD28E

  • Weak integrated 5W speaker lacks volume and depth, often requiring an external sound system.
  • Noticeable fan noise, though it can be reduced by switching to ECO mode.
  • Black levels can appear slightly greyish in very dark rooms compared to high-end models.
  • Limited optical zoom (1.1x) can make placement difficult in certain room layouts.
  • Rainbow artifacts (DLP-specific) may be visible to sensitive users.
  • Lack of a printed manual in the box, requiring users to go online for setup guidance.

Verdict

The Optoma HD28e is a compact Full HD 1080p DLP projector designed for immersive home entertainment, featuring a high brightness of 3,800 lumens and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio that ensures vivid, detailed images even in well-lit rooms. Its main characteristics include accurate Rec.709 colour reproduction, a 16ms low input lag ideal for gaming, and support for Full 3D content from various sources. Key pros include its exceptional light output for daytime viewing, portable 2.5kg design, and a long lamp life of up to 15,000 hours in Dynamic mode. However, potential cons include its limited connectivity with only a single HDMI 1.4a port, the lack of horizontal lens shift for flexible placement, and a relatively basic integrated 5W mono speaker.

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