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The Optoma HD65 720p DLP Wide-Screen Projector turns ordinary sports broadcasts and movies into extraordinary entertainment in the comfort of your own home. The projector produces crystal clear image quality that is optimized for video. The Optoma HD65 home theater projector delivers 720p high-definition imaging demanded by the most discerning home theater aficionado. A 16:9 aspect ratio, combined with a 4000:1 contrast ratio, facilitates an authentic theater experience.

Excellent Picture Quality
Designed for the true home theater connoisseur with advanced optics and components.
Light and Color Processing
Light and color processing technologies produce remarkable picture quality along with high contrast levels.
Brightness
Bright 1600 lumens and 4000:1 contrast ratio delivers subtle details and vibrant images.
Native 16:9 Wide Screen Ratio
Provides a true 16:9 ratio without image cut-offs and distortion.
Image Display
Projector Display System 0.62" DarkChip2 DLP x1
Native Resolution 720p (1280 x 720)
Number of Pixels 921,600
Lumens Brightness 1600 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio 4000:1
Aspect Ratio Native 16:9
System NTSC, PAL, SECAM, EDTV
HDTV Compatibility 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
Lens System
Lens Not Specified by Manufacturer
Focus/Zoom Adjusting Manual focus and zoom 1.1x
Lens Shift no
Recommended Projection Size From 26.5 - 348" diagonal with a throw distance of 3.3 - 39.3'
Features
Keystone Correction Digital horizontal and vertical
Ceiling Mountable Yes
Rear Screen Projection Yes
Projection Tilt Option Yes
Built-in Speaker No
Input/Output Connectors
Input Terminals Computer
VGA: D-sub 15-pin x1
HDMI

Video
S-Video: 4-pin x1
Composite: RCA x1
Component:  x1

Output Terminals None
Control Protocol RS-232
12V trigger relay
Dual IR receivers
General
Lamp (Bulb) 180W
2000-hour Life expectancy
(Depending on conditions)
Fan Noise 37db, Eco mode: 34db
Remote Control Full featured wireless IR remote with direct source selection
Power Requirements 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 10.2 x 2.9 x 7.4" (259 x 73 x 188mm)
Weight 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector
 
4.7

(based on 25 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great picture quality (19)
  • Easy to setup (16)
  • Easy to use (15)
  • Small footprint (9)
  • Reliable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Movies (21)
    • High-definition TV (9)
    • Casual user (6)
    • Presentations (6)
    • Smaller rooms / apartments (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Quality oriented (11), Budget shopper (4), Enthusiast (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (14)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 25 customers

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    5.0

    Great Projector-Image quality is a blast

    By Pedro

    from Montreal Canada

    About Me Movie Enthusiast, Technically Challenged, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Image quality
    • Intuitive Controls
    • Small and convenient

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Larger Rooms
      • Living Room
      • Movies
      • Smaller Rooms

      Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

      It´s so easy to use and install
      just plug and play actually
      the Image quality is superb , It´s just like you have your own cinema theater
      small and convenient .

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      This is a great product.

      By rmarco

      from richmond, VA

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

            This projector has great options and is very user friendly.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            4.0

            Quite satisfied!

            By Jay

            from CNY

            About Me Value Oriented

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Setup

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Movies

              Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

              I bought the projector for home theater use and found it as advertised and well worth the price. It is quiet, bright, and high resolution.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              4.0

              Best in its level

              By Navid

              from Toronto, On

              About Me Quality Oriented

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Easy to use
              • Great picture quality
              • Reliable Performance
              • Small Footprint

              Cons

              • Medium range brightness

              Best Uses

              • High-Definition TV
              • Movies
              • TV

              Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

              Without doubt it is best in its level. The graphic is really good, and has a great sharpness. The brightness is not the best, but still good in its level. If you can completely dark your your and then this is great for you, otherwise I will offer epson hd 705. Epson doesn't have the image sharpness of this one, but it offers better brightness.

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              4.0

              My new 720 Projector

              By SharonE

              from TA, Israel

              About Me Quality Oriented

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Easy to use
              • Great picture quality
              • Reliable Performance
              • Small Footprint

              Cons

              • Limited Compatibility

              Best Uses

              • High-Definition TV
              • Movies
              • XBOX360

              Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

              After 4 days I received my new projector:[...] small and beautiful projector.Just now used for XBOX360 AND HD Movies ("Avatar"..).Only 720 But great performance.Real upgrade for my living room.One absence to mention : for good performance I need darkness room (relevant for all projectors...)

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              5.0

              Fantastic Projector

              By ...

              from Happy Valley, Oregon

              About Me Quality Oriented

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Easy to use
              • Great picture quality
              • Reliable Performance
              • Small Footprint

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • High-Definition TV
                • Movies
                • TV

                Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                It's a truly fantastic projector, especially for this price point. That being said however, take note if you have A LOT of light in your room, I would recommend some drapes, as the picture gets a little washed out.

                At night, it has a FANTASTIC picture, great black levels, great color performance, and good sharpness.

                As for my media sources, I'm using a Comcast HD DVR, Media Center PC, and a Sony Blu-ray Player; all of which are connected via HDMI through an HDMI switch.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

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                5.0

                Great

                By Crespo's Production

                from Tampa, FL

                About Me Quality Oriented

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Setup
                • Easy to use
                • Great picture quality
                • Reliable Performance

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Business User
                  • Presentations

                  Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                  Good Quality. Just perfect!

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business

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                  5.0

                  Great for general use

                  By OptomaFan

                  from St. Paul, MN

                  About Me Value Oriented

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Setup
                  • Easy to use
                  • Great picture quality

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual User
                    • Movies
                    • Presentations

                    Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                    This projector has been great for a variety of uses...As a coacc our team watches film of our opponents and ourselves to prepare for games. This is a great portable projector that sets up easily and has a great picture. We've also used it for outdoor 'movies' which has been great too. Great deal for the money.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

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                    5.0

                    Great Projector

                    By Shurs

                    from Minnesota

                    About Me Value Oriented

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Setup
                    • Easy to use
                    • Great picture quality

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual User
                      • High-Definition TV
                      • Movies

                      Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                      [...]. I have had the projector for over a month now and absolute love it. Hooked up to the Dish network and the High-Def picture is fantastic. Great Picture and Great Value. You can't go wrong with this projector or H&H Photo

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

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                      5.0

                      Brilliant Projector with the right price

                      By Wojtek Aussie

                      from Melb, AU

                      About Me Value Oriented

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Setup
                      • Easy to use
                      • Great picture quality
                      • Reliable Performance

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Casual User
                        • High-Definition TV
                        • Movies
                        • TV

                        Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                        Very easy to set up. Open the box, place where you need to and start it up. Picture quality is great, no need to calibrate. Can be used in day light. Very happy with the product especially with this price tag!

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

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                        5.0

                        a great home theater

                        By beto gerente

                        from brazil

                        About Me Quality Oriented

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Setup
                        • Easy to use
                        • Great picture quality

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Movies

                          Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                          A very good image for the price

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

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                          5.0

                          Best bang for your buck in projectors.

                          By Ron

                          from American Fork, Utah

                          About Me Quality Oriented

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Setup
                          • Easy to use
                          • Great picture quality
                          • Reliable Performance
                          • Small Footprint

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Business User
                            • Casual User
                            • Graphics Enthusiast
                            • Movies
                            • Presentations
                            • TV

                            Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                            The Optoma HD65 is a great projector. I shopped all the box stores and look at the features, but hands down this is the best projector in the class. It competes with projectors that cost twice as much.[...]. I bought mine just before Christmas, because of problems with 2 other companies. [...] I am a customer for life.

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal

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                            5.0

                            Amazing Performance, Best Purchase Ever!

                            By Computer Guy

                            from Muse, Oklahoma

                            About Me Quality Oriented

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Setup
                            • Easy to use
                            • Great picture quality
                            • Quiet
                            • Reliable Performance

                            Cons

                            • None

                            Best Uses

                            • Business User
                            • High-Definition TV
                            • Just about anyone
                            • Movies
                            • Presentations
                            • TV

                            Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                            This thing is fantastic!! I use it as my computer monitor, Wii screen, and Television. I have over 50 square feet of viewing, my only regret is that my living room wall isn't larger. HD movies are the greatest, and the graphics in my games are off the hook! You will not be disappointed in this purchase.

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal

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                            4.0

                            Nice little projector

                            By Tamas

                            from APO AE

                            About Me Quality Oriented

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Setup
                            • Easy to use
                            • Great picture quality
                            • Small Footprint

                            Cons

                            • Rainbow effect

                            Best Uses

                            • Casual User
                            • High-Definition TV
                            • Movies

                            Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                            Very light, small portable projector. Easy to set up everything worked out of the box. Connectivity is good but I would be happy with one more HDMI port.
                            Great picture quality even on the painted wall but after I figure out the final setup I will buy a screen.
                            Unfortunately I see the rainbow effect very often but I will try to live with it.
                            After two weeks of usage I can't comment on the reliability or lamp life time I just hope it will be OK. There are many tips/guides on forums which can help to reach the specified lamp life.

                            Overall it seems to be a great little projector which doesn't cost an arm and leg...

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal

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                            5.0

                            Small projector, Big Entertainment

                            By vmale

                            from Holland, MI

                            About Me Quality Oriented

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Setup
                            • Easy to use
                            • Great picture quality
                            • Small Footprint

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Movies

                              Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                              Used (ceiling-mounted) in conjunction with 80" screen and upconverting DVD player via HDMI cable in a darkened Home Theater room. High "Wow" factor.

                              Clear picture -- was concerned about 720 vs 1080 resolution -- not a problem. "Dark Knight" looks great with no stutters, rainbows, artifacts, 'grey' black levels, or other distractions; a stunning viewing experience.

                              Fan seems louder on initial startup, but quickly backs down to whisper-levels. Not noticeable during normal operation.

                              Use all three input methods: HDMI for upconverting DVD, S-Video for standard DVD, and composite video for X-Box (life-sized Rock Band play is awesome). Input detected automatically and flawlessly.

                              Recommended for Home Theater use. Will automatically become the center of attention at any gathering.

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                              • Personal

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                              4.0

                              exelend"I would buy this product again

                              By new1

                              from au

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Setup
                              • Easy to use
                              • Great picture quality

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • High-Definition TV
                                • Movies

                                Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                                t's not a REAL HD but for the Home cinema use you can't see the different, you get Crystal clear 720P, Very Good product, quite, easy setup, looks very good, High picture quality. Satisfied.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Personal

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                                4.0

                                Optoma HD65 DLP projector

                                By Kent

                                from Middletown, MD

                                About Me Quality Oriented

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Great picture quality
                                • Small Footprint

                                Cons

                                • Difficult To Setup

                                Best Uses

                                • Casual User
                                • Movies
                                • Presentations

                                Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                                Projector is used to give large screen presentations of vacation and movie DVDs. Some difficulties to get projector started up and recognizing laptop. Sometimes needs multiple starts/shutdowns to get there...
                                Otherwise, once recognized, picture quality and brightness is excellent, even on dull colored walls...

                                • Primary use:
                                • Personal

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                                5.0

                                Very Good

                                By BadWolf

                                from New York City

                                About Me Quality Oriented

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Setup
                                • Easy to use
                                • Great picture quality
                                • Small Footprint

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Business User
                                  • High-Definition TV
                                  • Movies
                                  • Presentations

                                  Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                                  My first projector. I was amazed by the ease of setup, and pleased by the end result. A GOOD choice for a first timer.

                                  One Caution, IF you are mounting, do work with your vendor to make sure you have the proper mount. My mount required some machine work to fit my mounting requirements

                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Personal

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                                  5.0

                                  Too many movies, too little time..

                                  By adieye

                                  from Minneapolis, MN

                                  About Me Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Set Up
                                  • Good Focus
                                  • Sharp Picture

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Home
                                    • Large Rooms
                                    • Smaller Rooms

                                    Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                                    I use it primarily at home for movies from DVD, web streams and slide shows. It's very easy to setup, has good luminosity and I think it would be easy to travel with because it's light. Each time we project a movie I am amused by having my own little theater in our apartment.

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                                    5.0

                                    Best cost X benefit

                                    By Brazuka

                                    from São Paulo, Brazil

                                    About Me Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Powerful

                                    Cons

                                    • Doesn't Work Well In Low Light

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Movies

                                    Comments about Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector:

                                    This projector has the best cost X benefic ever!
                                    He is not so expensive, but their image quality is awesome!

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                                    What's in the Box

                                    Optoma Technology HD65 DLP Home Theater Projector
                                    • Projector Lamp (Already Installed in Projector)
                                    • Remote Control with Batteries
                                    • AC Power Cord
                                    • Quick Start Card
                                    • User's manual
                                    • 1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
                                    • 90-Day Lamp Warranty
                                     
                                     
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