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Optoma HD30Lv review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£680Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:4500Throw ratio:1.5-1.66:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Optoma HD30Lv Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma HD30Lv
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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%

6.8

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%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 60% 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%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.2

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Design & Power

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma HD30Lv

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.2

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Design & Power

6.8
Reviews score
7.8
List score
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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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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
4,500
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 4,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 91.2% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
22,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 22000:1, higher than 63.8% of projectors and equal to 1.1% 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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Throw ratio
1.5-1.66:1
Min throw distance
1.1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.1 m, longer than 55.4% of projectors and equal to 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 89.7% 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 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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Input lag
8.4 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 8.4 ms, lower than 85.2% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% 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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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
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 9.6% 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
210 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 210 W of power, less than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
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Optoma HD30Lv vs the average projector

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  • 2.05x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,500 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 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.
    8.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (22000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    22,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 2 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (29 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    29 dB vs 31 dB
  • 2 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2023 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 2.05x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,500 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (22000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    22,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 2 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2023 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 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
  • 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.
    8.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • 2 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (29 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    29 dB vs 31 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 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.
  • 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
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 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
  • 0.09 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.1 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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 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.
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 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
  • 94 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (244 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    244 mm vs 150 mm

Video reviews

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What customers like about Optoma HD30Lv

  • 4500 ANSI lumens keep the picture visible in a lit room.
  • Input lag of 8.4 ms keeps the picture in step with a controller.
  • A 301 inch maximum picture fills a big wall.
  • Two HDMI ports take a console and a streaming box at once.
  • HDR10 support brings more range to dark scenes.
  • Eco mode stretches the lamp to 10000 hours.

What customers don't like about Optoma HD30Lv

  • The 1.1 zoom means you must place it carefully.
  • The 3 W audio is too thin for a film night.
  • At 244 mm thick it needs a deep shelf.
  • The lamp is rated for 4000 hours of normal use.
  • No Wi-Fi and no smart TV, so streaming needs a separate device.

Verdict

Shared living rooms suit the Optoma HD30Lv, a full HD projector that fills a 301 inch wall. Its 4500 ANSI lumens suit a family film night, and a 22000:1 contrast ratio gives dark scenes real depth. Input lag of 8.4 ms is low, so games feel responsive on screen. Two HDMI ports take a console and a streaming box at the same time. It accepts 4K at 60 Hz signals with HDR10 from a modern player. Lamp life of 4000 hours is the one real catch, and eco mode stretches it to 10000 hours. Vertical keystone correction reaches 40 degrees, which helps when the projector sits low. It suits a family or gamer who wants a big, bright picture and is happy to live with a lamp.

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