Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector
Whether you're rooting for your team in the big game, watching the latest movie on Blu-ray disc or playing your favorite console game you'll get more out of the experience with the Optoma HD20.
It put outs 1700 ANSI Lumens at a 4000:1 contrast ratio to provide rich, saturated colors in true 1080p high definition to every one of its 2,073,600 pixels.
Capable of projecting an image of from about three feet to twenty-five feet measured diagonally, the HD-20 is useful everywhere from the family room to a large auditorium. And it's useable all over the world with its 100 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz power supply and its ability to accept PAL and SECAM standard broadcasts in addition to the NTSC North American standard.
With two HDMI inputs plus component and VGA inputs, with the HD20 your entertainment options have never been more flexible or, well, more entertaining!
- 1700 ANSI Lumens + 4000:1 Contrast Ratio = Excellent Picture
- Whether you're watching a movie or a football game or playing one on your favorite game console the HD20 has the display power to provide an outstanding picture.
- Texas Instruments DLP Chip Technology Saves You Time and Money
- TI Digital Light Processing technology with BrilliantColor is recognized as one of the best display panels available for projectors. It delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality. What's more it requires no filter like other panels do, saving you the time, expense and hassle of periodic filter cleanings and changes.
- Compatible With World Video and Power Standards
- The HD20 can handle NTSC at Standard (480i), Enhanced (480p) and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) resolutions. It can also accept PAL and SECAM signals. And its autoswitching 100 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz power supply will work in most countries the world over.
- Compatible With Both PCs and Macs for Maximum Display Flexibility
- The HD 20 can accept computer outputs in these resolutions: HD, UXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Resized and VESA from both PC and Macintosh computers. And of course you can hook up your favorite console game too.
- Security Measures Protect Your Investment
- Both a Kensington Lock Port and a Security Bar are available so you can attach your projector to larger, harder to conceal and transport objects like projector carts and conference tables.
- Works Just as Well in Small Meeting Rooms as a Large Auditoriums
- With a possible image size of about a yard (measured diagonally) to 300" (25 feet!) you're sure to find the perfect location to mount your HD20. And you can place it on a tabletop or mount it on the ceiling for front or rear projection.
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Projector Display System | Single 0.65" 1080p DMD DLP Technology by Texas Instruments |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Number of Pixels | 2,073,600 |
| Lumens Brightness | 1700 |
| Contrast Ratio | 4000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| System | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| HDTV Compatibility | 480p, 720p 1080i, 1080p |
| Lens System | |
|---|---|
| Lens | F = 2.55-2.87, f = 22.4-26.8mm |
| Focus/Zoom Adjusting | 1.2x Manual Zoom and Focus |
| Lens Shift | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Recommended Projection Size | 37.6 – 301.1" |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Keystone Correction | ±5° Vertical |
| Ceiling Mountable | Yes |
| Rear Screen Projection | Yes |
| Projection Tilt Option | Using Projector Feet. Range Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Built-in Speaker | No |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input Terminals | HDMI x 2 VGA x 1 Component Video x 1 VGA x 1 |
| Output Terminals | 12 V Trigger |
| Control Protocol | 12 V Trigger (For Screen Control) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lamp (Bulb) | OSRAM 230 Watt P-VIP |
| Fan Noise |
34 dB in Bright Mode 32 dB in Standard Mode |
| Remote Control | Yes, Backlit |
| Power Requirements | 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Auto-Switching |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 12.76 x 3.82 x 9.21" (324 x 97 x 234 mm) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 56 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (42)
- Good remote (19)
- Great picture quality (18)
- Intuitive controls (15)
- Good focus (14)
Cons
- Difficult to set up (4)
Best Uses
- Movies (40)
- Large rooms (24)
- Living room (16)
- Home (12)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (12)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Movie enthusiast (25), Tech savvy (15), Practical (13), Enthusiast (7), Audiophile (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (32)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great little projector
I had the Philips Hopper SV10 before this one, so the quality difference is absolutely astounding. After tweaking the settings I got wonderful detail and clarity, the room does need to be mostly dark...Read complete review
I had the Philips Hopper SV10 before this one, so the quality difference is absolutely astounding. After tweaking the settings I got wonderful detail and clarity, the room does need to be mostly dark though, then the picture really stands out to becomes comparable to the cinema experience. I am definately happy with this purchase. I have a blu-ray player (Philips BDP3000) that displays 1080p @ 24fps, and this is fantastic. However, when I use the standard 1080p @ 60fps, I get flashing images alternating between pixel noise and the actual image. It is not the player, I tested it on other HD displays, but I hope it is just a firmware issue (I hope one comes out soon to test). I am using an expensive high-quality AWG22 Cat2 40ft HDMI cable though. But 24fps is fortunately working perfectly for me, so I am very satisfied.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Lots of problems after a year!
We bought several of these units for classroom use in a film program.
First Impressions: The image quality was in fact good for the price... But we found it extremely dif...Read complete review
We bought several of these units for classroom use in a film program.
First Impressions: The image quality was in fact good for the price... But we found it extremely difficult to fine-tune the color to broadcast/display standards (although this makes some sense considering the price range).
Later Impressions: Two of the three of our units have gone awry after one year (and less than 300 hours of use). In both cases the units lost their blue channel. We tried changing the bulbs, but this did nothing.
We are simply disappointed that two of our three units have gone down after only a year (>300 hours of use).
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
About two years ago I purchased an Optoma projector for my home theater. Then I thought it was a great choice over a large TV, especially since we do not always watch TV and we don't like having a box as a focal point in the room at all times.
That being said I loved the previous projector, but it started getting the dreaded "white dot" issue, AKA hot pixels, dead pixels. It started with one, which was annoying enough and within a week there was a nice constalation forming. Since it was out of warantee I decided to replace the projector, rather then have it fixed.
I am actually more pleased with this projector then the older one. Even though the Lumens were less the image is much brighter and clearer. I still am a little worried in the long run if this projector will need to be replaced once its warantee is up, but I still couldn't be happier with a projector over a TV.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
15 minutes out of the box the unit displayed vertical lines across the screen. It continues to display them erratically. The unit will be returned or exchanged.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Confusing Remote
- Poor Interface
Best Uses
- Living Room
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
We bought several of these units for classroom use in a film program.
First Impressions: The image quality was in fact good for the price... But we found it extremely difficult to fine-tune the color to broadcast/display standards (although this makes some sense considering the price range).
Later Impressions: Two of the three of our units have gone awry after one year (and less than 300 hours of use). In both cases the units lost their blue channel. We tried changing the bulbs, but this did nothing.
We are simply disappointed that two of our three units have gone down after only a year (>300 hours of use).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited placement
Best Uses
- Darkened room w limited
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
I bought this projector after having had LCD projectors (Sony and Mitsubishi)in the past. I wanted more lumen output and HD. I shortlisted down to this one or the Epson 8350. I chose this one for two reasons: Cost and weight. I have conerns about the weight of the Epson although I do think it a superior product. The Optoma is small and light and it has alot of great controls for making it suitable for semi-controlled lighting conditions. However, it does have some serious limitations. First, the lumen output is still too low for ambient light conditions. I was surprised at how bad the picture is in these conditions. I expected more because this is a DLP projector. In addition, I continue to be disappointed with the lack of lens shift but that is a byproduct of dlp, not this particular projector. If placement flexibility is a factor I would not recommend this or any other dlp projector.... Now, the picture itself is really great. I mean really great! The blacks are super and the color balance is outstanding. This is serious fun to watch. And, there is little to no rainbow due to the 6 segment RGB color wheel. This was important because my spouse and I do experience rainbow: but not with this unit. And did I mention that it is only 6.4lbs? That means that it can be safely mounted using wall mounts that simulate ceiling mounts. And finally price. I got my for [$] and have been very happy. This is a great unit and well worth the money. I will be keeping mine even if I do upgrade but I won't be in a hurry because this is such a good product. Get one before it's too late.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Picture Quality
- Good price
- Good Remote
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
This is my first projector and before buying it I really did quite a bit of study about which one I should go for . My primary purpose was to watch movies on big screen and let my son play games too on bigger screen when he would want . As per my budget I shortlisted Epson 8350 and Optoma but I went for Optoma because of the size and weight which is much lesser than Epson . Let me tell you I was not dissappointed at all after this purchase . The picture quality is excellent and has multiple options for brightness, contrast etc which makes viewing a pleasure . Thank you for everyone's comments which helped me buy this and buying from B&H was excellent experience too . Go for It i would say and you would not be dissappointed. Thanks !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
Good for personal use and home. HD with an acceptable price. Replace the lamp is not expensive. I tried playing xbox game and movies in full HD 1080p it was good. With a lot of light will not get the perfect picture
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
The projector is great and the best for it's price. Very easy to setup and to use. Great picture quality and low price for a Full HD projector. The colors are vibrant. This projector is bright, crisp and has great contrast.
I Would recommend to anyone who asked.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
This is my first projector and I am very pleased. I"m in the process of moving so i haven't set it up in a permanent location. I used it a couple of times to watch movies on a white wall. It looked awesome, great picture, It was easy to set up and connect to my computer. I will use mainly for movies and games. It does get hot after using it but that's to be expected. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Television Shows
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
This is a great projector for the theatre room setup. Very good quality and easy to hook up and to use. What a great way to watch all that HD video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
i vere happy this one and recommend for my friend
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- CHEAP
- Full hd
- Small
Cons
- Difficult To Set Up
- Rainbow effect
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
This projector is a great compromise between price, quality and size.
The smallest of the full hd 1080p projectors on the market is till amazing. I was scared of the rainbow effect but the x4 wheel really helps. I still notice the red green and blue rainbow on some specific situation but you really have to be looking for it and I usually am sensitive to this defect.
An optical lens shift would have been greatly appreciated though.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
This projector is an excellent value for home theater use. Compared to the Optoma H31 that it replaces in my setup, it is very quiet and considerably brighter. Perfect viewing in a decently light controlled environment. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great HD projector. Works well with movies and video games. [...] as I had it setup in my living room two days after ordering it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Television Shows
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
I bought this to replace my old Infocus x1 that is now 10 years old. What a difference. It's so quiet you can't hear it. The picture is crisp and sharp and bright. you can't find something better for this amount. We use it instead of a TV in the living room.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Movies
- Television Shows
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
This is a great product recommend it to anybody great picture easy to set up very impressed great for the price can't beat it.
Pros
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
- Not wall-mount friendly
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Television Shows
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
Bought the HD20 after scouring reviews. Everything is great, only two comments to add. 1) This unit appears to be designed for a ceiling mount or table top installation ONLY. We have ours mounted on a custom shelf on the back wall of the room above the couch, and the unit has to be tilted down on a 30 degree angle to hit the screen in front of us. We cant do a ceiling mount due to a catherdral ceiling. Theres no way to adjust the image enough in our case to compensate for the projector being on a shelf without tilting it or making a custom bracket to mount the unit upside down on the wall shelf. The last projector TV we had did have settings to compensate for this configuration. It would be adviseable in future versions of this model to include that.2) The entire manual is on disk, no hard copy. My junk HP laptop died again (go figure), so I was stuck going back and forth from my desktop to the living room during setup = pain in the rear. When I decide to buy a [$] piece of equipment I dont mind paying $1 extra to have the manual in hand. It should be in the box ready to use. Makes me worry that they cut corners somewhere else. Time will tell.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
This is my first projector purchase and I'm satisfied. The image was impressive on the wood panel wall and once I installed the motorized screen, I was even more impressed...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Television Shows
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
I use the projector ceiling mounted less than 4m away from my 100' screen.
Connected to my Bluray player the picture is amazing.
This is my second projector as I bought my first one 4 years ago. Great machine concidering the price!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
Great HD projector, watch its picture on a plain white wall, plenty bright at over 100". Small, quiet and light. Had an HD72 before, am happy with Optoma overall. Hoping this one lasts longer, nice that its half the price with a better picture.
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
Full HD great! best cust-benefit projector i've ever had, works well for home theather and also for outside.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Optoma Technology HD20 1700 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Projector:
Every time I use this site I know I am getting the best deal. The projector is great and the suggestions on this site drove me to buy this one. Thanks
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- HD20 Projector
- Lens Cap
- Power Cord
- Remote Control With Batteries (AAA x 2)
- User's Manual
- Quick Start Card
- Warranty Card
- 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty, 90 Days on Lamp
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