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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£490
  • Avg. price in US: ~$610
  • ANSI lumens: 3800
  • Native panel resolution: 1920x1080
  • Throw ratio: 1.47-1.62:1

Optoma HD28E review. Compare 85 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among projectors and if it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

8.6

User score

Good
5.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

7.6

Image Quality

22.0%

4.9

Projection & Lens

12.0%

4.3

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

3.6

Audio & Features

8.0%

2.1

Connectivity

6.0%

4.9

Design & Power

Good
8.6

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

7.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(131)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Excellent
  • 7.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.3

    Input lag

    25.0%

    10

    Refresh rate

    20.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    10.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    10.0%

    2.5

    Audio output power

  • 5.3
    Portable

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.2

    Weight

    20.0%

    ?

    Has A Built-In Speaker

    15.0%

    1.0

    Bluetooth connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Smart TV features

  • 7.2
    Home theatre

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    25.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    20.0%

    10

    Dolby Vision support

    15.0%

    10

    ANSI lumens

    10.0%

    8.6

    Audible noise

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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.

Technical Specifications of Optoma HD28E

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

7.6

Image Quality

22.0%

4.9

Projection & Lens

12.0%

4.3

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

3.6

Audio & Features

8.0%

2.1

Connectivity

6.0%

4.9

Design & Power

5.6
Optoma HD28E has a technical score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 61% of projectors.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

7.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(131)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

8.6
Optoma HD28E has a user score of 8.61 points, which is higher than 84.3% of projectors.
Popularity
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.
7.7
Optoma HD28E has a popularity of 7.7 points, which is higher than 78.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.9

Overall score

40.0%

7.9

Price

6.5
Optoma HD28E has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
ANSI lumens
What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

Importance: HIGH

3,800
Optoma HD28E reaches 3800 ANSI lumens, brighter than 85.1% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

Importance: HIGH

30,000:1
Optoma HD28E has a contrast ratio of 30000:1, higher than 64.2% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

Importance: HIGH

1920x1080
Optoma HD28E uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 60.1% of projectors.
Output Resolution
What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

Importance: HIGH

1920x1080
Optoma HD28E supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
What it is: Projection imaging technology used by the projector.
When it matters: When color character, contrast behavior, and overall image personality matter before you compare brightness alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

DLP
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Throw ratio
What it is: Ratio between projection distance and image width.
When it matters: When room size and screen size have to match properly instead of guessing whether the projector will fit the space.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.47-1.62:1
Min throw distance
What it is: Minimum distance required between projector and screen.
When it matters: When room depth is limited and you still need a large image from a short placement distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

1 m
Optoma HD28E needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 5.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

301 inch
Optoma HD28E supports projection sizes up to 301 inch, larger than 89.9% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.1
Optoma HD28E offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 86.1% of projectors and equal to 12.2% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
What it is: Time delay between input signal and displayed image, measured in milliseconds.
When it matters: When gaming responsiveness matters and you want controls to feel more immediate on fast titles.

Importance: MEDIUM

16 ms
Optoma HD28E has input lag of 16 ms, lower than 74.8% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not support ALLM. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
What it is: Support for variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing.
When it matters: When gaming matters and you want the projector to handle variable frame rates with less tearing or stutter.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not support VRR. 1.9% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

Importance: LOW

1.4
Optoma HD28E supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.6% of projectors and equal to 34.1% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

Importance: LOW

10.2 Gbps
Optoma HD28E supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.1% of projectors and equal to 45.4% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

Importance: LOW

1
Optoma HD28E has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.6% of projectors and equal to 42.2% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not support Wi-Fi. 52.7% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Supported Wi-Fi standard version.
When it matters: When wireless stability and throughput matter for streaming, updates, or projector ecosystem features.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not support Bluetooth. 50% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Supported Bluetooth version.
When it matters: When wireless accessory compatibility and connection quality matter beyond Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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Smart TV features
What it is: Includes built-in Smart TV functions or operating system.
When it matters: When you prefer built-in apps and streaming convenience instead of adding an external media stick or box.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
What it is: The built-in software platform that runs the projector interface, streaming apps, and smart features.
When it matters: When you care about which apps are available, how modern the smart interface feels, and whether the projector includes a built-in streaming platform.

Importance: LOW

none
Android OS

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Availability of a dedicated smartphone control app.
When it matters: When you want setup, input switching, or basic control handled from your phone without always reaching for a remote.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.6% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
What it is: Comes with a dedicated remote control for operation.
When it matters: When you want easier everyday control without extra gear, built-in convenience features matter.

Importance: LOW

yes
Optoma HD28E includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

Importance: LOW

lamp
Optoma HD28E uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
What it is: Whether the projector uses a laser light source instead of a traditional lamp.
When it matters: When lower maintenance, faster startup, and a lamp-free light engine matter over the long term.

Importance: LOW

no
Optoma HD28E does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in standard mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

4,000 hours
Optoma HD28E offers lamp life of 4000 hours, longer than 77.2% of projectors and equal to 9.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in eco mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

10,000 hours
Optoma HD28E offers eco-mode lamp life of 10000 hours, longer than 69.5% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
What it is: Average power consumption during normal operation.
When it matters: When electricity use and heat output matter because the projector runs for long sessions or frequent daily use.

Importance: LOW

295 W
Optoma HD28E uses 295 W of power, more than 65.8% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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Optoma HD28E vs the average projector

  • 72.7% brighter image
    Optoma HD28E has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
    When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Optoma HD28E 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
    Optoma HD28E supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.2% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
    What it is: Support for Dolby Vision high dynamic range format.
    When it matters: When you watch HDR movies and streaming releases, broad HDR support matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.2% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • 51 inch larger image size
    Optoma HD28E has a higher projection size than the average projector (301 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E 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 greater vertical keystone correction
    Optoma HD28E 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.
    What it is: Range of vertical keystone correction supported.
    When it matters: When the projector sits too high or too low relative to the screen and vertical image correction becomes necessary.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E 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
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    Optoma HD28E has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    What it is: Number of screen refreshes per second, measured in hertz.
    When it matters: When motion clarity matters for gaming, sports, or fast-moving video instead of slower cinematic content only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Optoma HD28E has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
    When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Optoma HD28E 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
  • 11 ms lower input lag
    Optoma HD28E 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.
    What it is: Time delay between input signal and displayed image, measured in milliseconds.
    When it matters: When gaming responsiveness matters and you want controls to feel more immediate on fast titles.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E has a lower input lag than the average projector (16 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.16 ms vs 27 ms
  • Wider color gamut
    Optoma HD28E 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.
    What it is: Percentage of the target color gamut covered by the projector.
    When it matters: When you care about accurate tones and refined image quality, color precision matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Optoma HD28E 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 %
  • 72.7% brighter image
    Optoma HD28E has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    Optoma HD28E supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.2% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Optoma HD28E has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    Optoma HD28E has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
  • Wider color gamut
    Optoma HD28E 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.
  • 51 inch larger image size
    Optoma HD28E has a higher projection size than the average projector (301 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    Optoma HD28E 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.
  • 11 ms lower input lag
    Optoma HD28E has a lower input lag than the average projector (16 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
  • 2 dB quieter operation
    Optoma HD28E has a lower audible noise than the average projector (28 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    Optoma HD28E 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.

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Overall
Image Quality
Projection & Lens
HDMI & Gaming
Design & Power
  • No HDR10 support
    Optoma HD28E does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    Optoma HD28E has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
  • Limited HDMI format
    Optoma HD28E 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.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    Optoma HD28E 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.
  • Older HDMI version
    Optoma HD28E has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
  • Old HDCP version
    Optoma HD28E has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    Optoma HD28E has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
  • No Wi-Fi support
    Optoma HD28E does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    Optoma HD28E 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.
  • Basic light source
    Optoma HD28E has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    Optoma HD28E 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.
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    Optoma HD28E 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.
  • 61.1 W higher power use
    Optoma HD28E uses more power than the average projector (295 W vs 233.9 W). The average projector uses 233.9 W of power.
  • No HDR10 support
    Optoma HD28E does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
    What it is: Support for HDR10 high dynamic range standard.
    When it matters: When you want the projector to handle mainstream HDR movie and streaming content instead of standard dynamic range only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Limited HDMI format
    Optoma HD28E 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.
    What it is: Highest HDMI input format supported by the projector.
    When it matters: When you want to confirm the exact signal format the projector can accept from high-end modern sources.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E 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
    Optoma HD28E has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
    When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

    Importance: LOW

    Optoma HD28E has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.lamp vs laser
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    Optoma HD28E has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
    When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

    Importance: LOW

    Optoma HD28E 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
    Optoma HD28E 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.
    What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
    When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

    Importance: LOW

    Optoma HD28E 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 support
    Optoma HD28E does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
    When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

    Importance: LOW

    Optoma HD28E does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • Older HDMI version
    Optoma HD28E has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
    When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

    Importance: LOW

    Optoma HD28E has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.1.4 vs 2.0
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    Optoma HD28E has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
    When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Optoma HD28E 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
Total
Image Quality
Projection & Lens
HDMI & Gaming
Connectivity
Audio & Features
Design & Power

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
131 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

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 dislike 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.

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