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Optoma HD28HDR Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£860Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3600Throw ratio:1.47-1.62:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Optoma HD28HDR 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 HD28HDR
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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

▲Better than 68% of projectors
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

▲Better than 57%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

42%

8.1

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.2

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Design & Power

▲Better than 64%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 90%
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma HD28HDR

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

42%

8.1

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.2

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.5

Design & Power

6.8
User score
User score
8.9/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Optoma HD28HDR has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 89.3% of projectors.
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Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

6.7
ANSI lumens
3,600
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,600 ANSI lumens, brighter than 82.3% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
50,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 50000:1, higher than 67.4% of projectors and equal to 2.4% 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
8.4 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 8.4 ms, lower than 86.1% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
In 1080P.
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.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
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.
Different HDMI ports reach 18 and 10.2 Gbps.
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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
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
282 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 282 W of power, more than 61.6% of projectors.
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Optoma HD28HDR vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 63.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,600 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (50000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    50,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 18.6 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.4 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In 1080P.
    8.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 10.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    Optoma HD28HDR
    the average projector
    Optoma HD28HDR has a higher user score than the average projector (8.87 vs 8.000).
    8.87 vs 8
  • 2.05x more popular
    Optoma HD28HDR has a higher popularity than the average projector (10 vs 4.9).
    10 vs 4.87
  • 63.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,600 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (50000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    50,000:1 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
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 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
  • 18.6 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.4 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In 1080P.
    8.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    26 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
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 70% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (3 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 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 (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.
  • 70% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (3 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 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
  • 47 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (282 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    282 W vs 235 W

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
02/02/2021
Lab test · Budget HDR
Verdict
The Optoma HD28HDR suits movies in lit rooms and offers HDR and low gaming lag cheaply, but its HDR looks washed out in dark scenes.
cnet.com
02/07/2020
Lab test · HDR budget projector
Verdict
The Optoma HD28HDR is a bright budget HDR projector, but its HDR gains are modest and it is only average with standard video.
popzara.com
23/06/2020
Hands-on review · Gaming home theater
Verdict
The Optoma HD28HDR is a casual gaming and movie projector with 16ms input lag and HDR10 support, though it looks almost identical to the HD39HDR.
au.pcmag.com
03/02/2021
Lab test · Home cinema
Verdict
The Optoma HD28HDR suits movie nights with the lights on and fast gaming, but its HDR picture looks worse than standard video.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Optoma HD28HDR

  • High brightness (3,600 lumens) makes it usable in rooms with ambient light
  • Excellent for gaming with low input lag (8.4ms at 120Hz) and fast refresh rates
  • Supports 4K HDR input and downconverts it effectively to native 1080p
  • Affordable price point for a projector with HDR and 3D capabilities
  • Impressive 3D performance noted by multiple users
  • Long lamp life of up to 15,000 hours in certain modes

What customers don't like about Optoma HD28HDR

  • Fan noise can be loud, especially when not in Eco mode
  • Black levels are not ideal for completely dark home theatre rooms
  • Slow signal switching times when moving between resolutions or HDR content
  • Internal 3W speaker is weak and has poor sound quality
  • Lack of horizontal lens shift and limited zoom range restricts placement options
  • Rainbow effect (DLP artifacts) is noticeable to some sensitive viewers

Verdict

The Optoma HD28HDR is a high-brightness 1080p DLP home theater and gaming projector featuring a 3,600 ANSI lumen output, a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 6-segment color wheel (RYGCWB) for accurate sRGB and REC.709 color profiles. It supports HDR10 and 4K UHD input via an HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) port, downscaling higher-resolution content for detailed playback. A major highlight is its gamer-centric performance, offering an Enhanced Gaming Mode with a 120Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 8.4ms response time. Key pros include its exceptional brightness for ambient light viewing, low input lag, and long lamp life of up to 15,000 hours in Dynamic mode. However, notable cons include a limited 1.1x manual zoom, the absence of lens shift for flexible placement, weak internal 3W audio, and occasional rainbow artifacts inherent to its single-chip DLP design.

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