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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,670
  • Avg. price in US: ~$2,500
  • ANSI lumens: ?
  • Native panel resolution: 1920x1080
  • Throw ratio: 1.6-1.92:1

Vivitek H1086 3D review. Compare 85 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among projectors and if it is worth buying.

5.3

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%

5.3

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.3

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%

6.8

Image Quality

22.0%

4.6

Projection & Lens

12.0%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

4.1

Audio & Features

8.0%

3.4

Connectivity

6.0%

4.4

Design & Power

Good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Input lag

    25.0%

    4.8

    Refresh rate

    20.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    10.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    10.0%

    2.5

    Audio output power

  • 5.0
    Portable

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.5

    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

  • 5.0
    Home theatre

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    25.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    20.0%

    1.0

    Dolby Vision support

    15.0%

    ?

    ANSI lumens

    10.0%

    7.2

    Audible noise

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,670

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Vivitek H1086-3D is a native 1080p (1920x1080) home theater projector utilizing DLP technology with BrilliantColor to deliver up to 2,500 ANSI lumens and a 5,000:1 contrast ratio. Its standout characteristic is integrated 2D-to-3D conversion, allowing standard content to be viewed in 3D without an external box, alongside support for native 3D formats via dual HDMI 1.3 inputs. Main pros include its relatively quiet 30 dB operating noise, lightweight 3.5 kg portable design, and built-in 5W mono speaker for quick setups. However, available cons highlight a relatively short lamp life of approximately 2,000 hours in standard mode and limited installation flexibility due to the lack of vertical or horizontal lens shift.

Technical Specifications of Vivitek H1086 3D

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%

?

Image Quality

22.0%

?

Projection & Lens

12.0%

?

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

?

Audio & Features

8.0%

?

Connectivity

6.0%

?

Design & Power

5.3
Vivitek H1086 3D has a technical score of 5.33 points, which is lower than 70.8% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
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.
1.0
Vivitek H1086 3D has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.3% 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%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

1.7

Price

4.2
Vivitek H1086 3D has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.2 points, which is lower than 95.7% 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

?
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

5,000:1
Vivitek H1086 3D has a contrast ratio of 5000:1, lower than 57.8% of projectors and equal to 1.9% 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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

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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

1.6-1.92:1
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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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

300 inch
Vivitek H1086 3D supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.8% of projectors and equal to 38% 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

1.2
Vivitek H1086 3D offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 63.1% of projectors and equal to 22.1% 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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

?
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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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

1.3
Vivitek H1086 3D supports HDMI 1.3, older than 88.8% of projectors and equal to 7.9% 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
Vivitek H1086 3D supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.1% of projectors and equal to 45.4% of projectors.
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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

2
Vivitek H1086 3D has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.5% of projectors and equal to 47% 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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
Vivitek H1086 3D 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

2000 hours
Vivitek H1086 3D offers lamp life of 2000 hours, longer than 96.3% of projectors and equal to 3.3% 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

3,000 hours
Vivitek H1086 3D offers eco-mode lamp life of 3000 hours, longer than 96.5% of projectors and equal to 2.2% 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

290 W
Vivitek H1086 3D uses 290 W of power, more than 64.7% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
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Vivitek H1086 3D vs the average projector

  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    What it is: Size of the DMD chip, measured in inches.
    When it matters: When fine image detail matters and you want more hardware context behind how sharp the picture may look on a large screen.

    Importance: LOW

    Vivitek H1086 3D has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 1 more audio input ports
    Vivitek H1086 3D has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    What it is: Number of analog audio input ports available.
    When it matters: When you connect several devices at the same time, port count matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Vivitek H1086 3D has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.1 vs 0
  • 50 inch larger image size
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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.
    What it is: Sound level produced in eco or quiet mode, measured in decibels.
    When it matters: When you watch in a quiet room close to the projector, lower noise matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Vivitek H1086 3D 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
  • Includes VGA
    Vivitek H1086 3D includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
    What it is: Presence of a VGA connector for analog video input.
    When it matters: When older laptops, PCs, or legacy AV hardware still need an analog video input path.

    Importance: LOW

    Vivitek H1086 3D includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
  • 50 inch larger image size
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
  • Includes VGA
    Vivitek H1086 3D includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    Vivitek H1086 3D has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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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Image Quality
Projection & Lens
Connectivity
Audio & Features
Design & Power
  • No HDR10 support
    Vivitek H1086 3D does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (5000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
  • Limited HDMI format
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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.
  • Older HDMI version
    Vivitek H1086 3D has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
  • No Wi-Fi support
    Vivitek H1086 3D does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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
    Vivitek H1086 3D has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
  • 18,000 hours shorter lamp life
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
  • 17,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
  • 10 older model
    Vivitek H1086 3D was released earlier than the average projector (2,011 vs 2,021). The average projector was released in 2,021.
    December 2011
  • 56.1 W higher power use
    Vivitek H1086 3D uses more power than the average projector (290 W vs 233.9 W). The average projector uses 233.9 W of power.
  • 0.5 W higher standby power
    Vivitek H1086 3D uses more standby power than the average projector (1 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
  • No HDR10 support
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Limited HDMI format
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D 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
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.lamp vs laser
  • Older HDMI version
    Vivitek H1086 3D has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.1.3 vs 2.0
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D 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
    Vivitek H1086 3D 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 18,000 hours shorter lamp life
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.2000 hours vs 20000 hours
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 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

    Vivitek H1086 3D has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.1.2 vs 1.3
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Image Quality
Projection & Lens
HDMI & Gaming
Connectivity
Audio & Features
Design & Power

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What customers like about Vivitek H1086 3D?

  • Native 1080p high-definition resolution for sharp images
  • Built-in technology to convert 2D content to 3D without an external box
  • Relatively quiet operation at approximately 30 decibels
  • Good connectivity options including two HDMI ports and a VGA connector
  • Solid 2000-2500 lumens brightness suitable for some ambient light
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 3.5 kg) for better portability

What customers dislike about Vivitek H1086 3D?

  • A legacy product that was discontinued in early 2014
  • Lamp-based light source requires regular replacement compared to modern laser models
  • Standard lamp life is relatively short at roughly 2000 hours
  • Contrast ratio (5000:1) is lower than many modern competitors
  • Basic black level performance compared to higher-end home theater models
  • Limited placement flexibility as it lacks lens shift functionality

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