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Optoma UHD35 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,060Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3600Throw ratio:1.5-1.66:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Optoma UHD35 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 UHD35
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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 78% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

▲Better than 78% of projectors
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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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▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

4.9

Price

▲Better than 52%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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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▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

42%

8.6

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Design & Power

▲Better than 75%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 80%
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma UHD35

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

42%

8.6

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Design & Power

7.2
User score
User score
8.6/ 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
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 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 83% of models
Popularity:
Optoma UHD35 has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 82.7% of projectors.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

4.9

Price

6.6
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
1,000,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1, higher than 84.6% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Via XPR pixel shifting.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.5-1.66:1
Min throw distance
1.21 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.21 m, longer than 69.4% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% 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
4.2 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 4.2 ms, lower than 93.1% of projectors and equal to 4.5% 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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
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.
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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
300 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 300 W of power, more than 67.4% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Optoma UHD35 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (1000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 22.8 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    4.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
  • 6.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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 UHD35
    the average projector
    Optoma UHD35 has a higher user score than the average projector (8.56 vs 8.000).
    8.56 vs 8
  • 87.9% more popular
    Optoma UHD35 has a higher popularity than the average projector (9.16 vs 4.9).
    9.16 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 (1000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 2 bit deeper color depth
    This projector has a higher color depth than the average projector (12 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    12 bit vs 10 bit
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 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
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 22.8 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    4.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.21 m vs 1.025 m
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (95% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    95% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (95% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    95% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.21 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 65 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    300 W vs 235 W
  • 125 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (270 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    270 mm vs 145 mm

Video reviews

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8.0
Smart Shopper
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29/03/2023
Hands-on review · picture, HDR, gaming and 3D tests
Verdict
Optoma UHD35 is a solid, good-value 4K option for families and gamers, though its defaults need tuning for black level.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

rtings.com
13/02/2024
Lab test · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Optoma UHD35 is a decent 4K projector for movies in a dark room and gaming at 240Hz, but its colors look dim and calibration cannot improve color accuracy.
projectorcentral.com
21/06/2021
Hands-on test · Gaming and HDR
Verdict
The Optoma UHD35 is a 4K HDR projector that suits gamers and HDR movie fans, though its measured brightness fell short of the claim.
uk.pcmag.com
08/07/2021
Expert review · Family room 4K
Verdict
The Optoma UHD35 suits family rooms with lights on, offering good out-of-box color accuracy, but its black level is too high in dark rooms.
projectorreviews.com
19/05/2021
Hands-on test · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Optoma UHD35 suits gamers in rooms with some light control, offering very low claimed lag at 1080p 240Hz, but its built-in sound is weak.
pcmag.com
08/07/2021
Lab test · 4K home projector
Verdict
The Optoma UHD35 is a good-value 4K projector for family-room movies and gaming, but its default black levels are too high for dark scenes.
mondoprojos.fr
28/04/2021
Lab test · Gaming 4K DLP
Verdict
The Optoma UHD35 is a bright 4K gaming projector with sharp detail and 16.9ms input lag, but fan noise in bright mode and weak contrast limit it for movie nights.
lesnumeriques.com
31/05/2021
Lab test · Bright 4K gaming
Verdict
The Optoma UHD35 is a bright 4K projector with fast 17ms gaming lag, but its 700:1 contrast and 65% DCI-P3 color coverage hold back movies.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Optoma UHD35

  • Excellent gaming performance with ultra-low input lag (down to 4.2ms) and 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p
  • High native 4K resolution provides sharp, detailed images on large screens
  • High peak brightness (3,600 ANSI lumens) makes it suitable for rooms with some ambient light
  • Support for HDR10 and HLG formats improves visual depth in compatible content
  • Includes Full 3D support, compatible with 3D Blu-ray players
  • Budget-friendly entry into the 4K projector market

What customers don't like about Optoma UHD35

  • Reported long-term reliability issues, including DMD chip failures and mainboard problems
  • Lack of hardware lens shift and limited 1.1x manual zoom makes placement inflexible
  • Poor native contrast and high black levels can lead to a 'washed out' look in dark movie scenes
  • Noticeable fan noise, especially when operating in the brightest lamp modes
  • Underwhelming onboard audio with a single 10W mono speaker
  • Absence of smart features, built-in streaming apps, or wireless connectivity
  • Out-of-the-box colors can appear uninspiring or oversaturated without manual calibration

Verdict

The Optoma UHD35 is a budget-friendly DLP projector that delivers true 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160) with 8.3 million pixels using XPR technology, making it a powerful choice for home cinema and gaming. Key characteristics include a high brightness of 3,600 ANSI lumens, a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and extensive compatibility with HDR10, HLG, and Full 3D formats. It is specifically engineered for gamers, boasting a lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p and an ultra-low input lag of 4.2ms. Main pros include its exceptional sharpness for its price point, vibrant colors via an 8-segment color wheel, and a 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 vertical lens shift which complicates placement, and fan noise that can be audible during quiet scenes.

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