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Optoma UHD50X review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,320Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3400Throw ratio:1.21-1.59:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Optoma UHD50X Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma UHD50X
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%

7.0

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%

7.0

Reviews score

10%

8.8

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 65% of projectors
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 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%

3.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

5.2

Projection & Lens

12%

7.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

â–²Better than 71%
7.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.0/ 10
✕
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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7.0

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 60%
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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.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Optoma UHD50X

Based on 4 · 4

Reviewers praise the strong brightness, high refresh rate and solid gaming, with no recurring complaints.
Praised
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What owners say about the Optoma UHD50X

Based on 32 owners sharing their experience in online comments

47%positive25%mixed28%negative

Owners praise vivid, sharp pictures and strong value, while HDR trouble and weak black levels draw complaints.

What owners dislike

  • HDR problems across content and settings5
  • Owners report fans dying so the projector won't boot, and dead or white pixels on the DMD chip that need replacing.5
  • Owners say that on startup the picture appears split down the middle, with one side in HDR and the other in 1080p, until the mode is changed.3
  • Owners say black levels are not deep and contrast is weaker than some rival projectors, with dark areas looking grey rather than black.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma UHD50X

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

5.2

Projection & Lens

12%

7.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Design & Power

7.0
Reviews score
7.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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%

3.5

Price

6.2
ANSI lumens
3,400
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,400 ANSI lumens, brighter than 76% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 500000:1, higher than 82.5% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.21-1.59:1
Min throw distance
1.21 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.21 m, longer than 69.6% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
302 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 302 inch, larger than 91.2% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.3
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.3, wider than 42.5% of projectors and equal to 14.4% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
15.7 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 15.7 ms, lower than 77% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
In Game Mode at 1080P/240Hz.
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.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 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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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
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: <3.5k 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
315 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 315 W of power, more than 76.4% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Optoma UHD50X vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 54.5% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,400 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 52 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (302 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    302 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 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
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via PureMotion.
  • 17.3% higher sentiment score
    8.8 vs 7.5
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 54.5% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,400 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 52 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (302 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    302 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
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via PureMotion.
  • 11.3 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (15.7 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode at 1080P/240Hz.
    15.7 ms vs 27 ms
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • 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
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support 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
  • 5 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    26 dB vs 31 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.
    Eco mode figure.
    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
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    10 % vs 64 %
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.2 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.21 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 5.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    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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    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models

    7.0

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.0 vs 7.4
  • 2x more expensive
    Optoma UHD50X is more expensive than the average projector (£1,320 vs £660).
    £1,320 vs £660
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Optoma UHD50X has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.19 vs 6.9).
    6.19 vs 6.95
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    10 % vs 64 %
  • 0.2 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.21 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.
  • 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
  • 85 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (315 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    315 W vs 230 W
  • 30.9% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (3.9 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    3.9 kg vs 2.98 kg

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

10
ROBERT BRIGGS
✓ explicit
23/05/2020
Short review · gaming, 4K and latency tests
Verdict
Optoma UHD50X is a definite buy, a proper gaming projector with a bright, vivid picture and long lamp life.
7.0
Tech. and Doc.
≈ estimated
16/12/2020
Hands-on test · custom resolutions and refresh rates
Verdict
Optoma UHD50X works with custom high-refresh modes only at certain settings, with ghosting at the limit, so gamers must tinker.
9.5
ROBERT BRIGGS
≈ estimated
24/08/2020
Final thoughts · HDR, brightness and placement
Verdict
Optoma UHD50X is good value for the money, with solid HDR and brightness, though lens shift is its only real limit.
9.0
ROBERT BRIGGS
≈ estimated
10/05/2020
First look · demo with ambient room light
Verdict
Optoma UHD50X made a strong first impression, with lower latency that suits gaming and a full review promised.
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
29/05/2020
Expert review · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Optoma UHD50X is a gaming-first 4K projector with low input lag, but it is less accurate than the Epson 6040 for dark-room movies.
9.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
22/07/2020
Hands-on review · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Optoma UHD50X is a gaming-friendly 4K projector with a 240Hz PC mode and cinematic pictures, but it needs a dark room and lacks G-Sync.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
08/07/2020
Hands-on test · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Optoma UHD50X is a strong gaming projector with very low lag and a bright image, but 50Hz European DVDs and TV content judder, so it suits gamers best.
6.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
18/03/2021
Lab test · Picture modes
Verdict
The Optoma UHD50X is bright, with strong black levels and upscaling, but its default Cinema mode is oversaturated and leans red, so calibrate it.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Optoma UHD50X

  • World's first 240Hz cinema gaming projector with extremely low input lag (15.7ms at 1080p/240Hz).
  • High brightness levels (rated at 3,400 lumens), making it suitable for rooms with some ambient light.
  • Sharp and detailed 4K image quality with effective upscaling of HD content.
  • Flexible gaming options supporting both 4K at 60Hz and 1080p at 240Hz.
  • Excellent 3D performance with good depth and brightness.
  • Compact and relatively lightweight design compared to other 4K projectors.

What customers don't like about Optoma UHD50X

  • Frequent reports of reliability issues, specifically failing DMD chips causing stuck 'dead' pixels.
  • Out-of-the-box color modes can be oversaturated and often lean heavily toward red or orange tones.
  • Noticeable fan noise, especially in 'Bright' mode or when 'Dynamic Black' is engaged.
  • Poor on-board audio quality from a single 5W mono speaker with limited range and distortion at high volumes.
  • Slow input switching and signal detection when changing resolutions or sources.
  • Limited lens shift and zoom flexibility, which can make initial ceiling mounting difficult.
  • Poor handling of 50Hz (PAL) content, resulting in visible judder.

Verdict

The Optoma UHD50X is a 240Hz cinema gaming projector featuring 3,400 lumens of brightness and a 500,000:1 contrast ratio with Dynamic Black technology. It delivers true 4K UHD resolution and HDR10/HLG compatibility, boasting an industry-leading 16ms response time in Enhanced Gaming Mode at 1080p. While it offers excellent motion fluidity and high color accuracy with its 8-segment RGBWRGBW color wheel, cons include a loud cooling fan, limited 1.3x optical zoom, and significant light leakage around the frame typical of DLP chips.

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