We gamed on the Optoma GT2160HDR, and here’s what we found out

The Optoma GT2160HDR is a unique 4K UHD short-throw cinema gaming projector that caters to your cravings for top-tier home entertainment, be it watching movies or engaging in gaming sessions. This projector boasts authentic 4K UHD resolution, delivering a mesmerising cinematic and gaming encounter on a screen reaching up to 300 inches. With an astonishing 8.3 million on-screen pixels, it offers four times the detail of Full HD and twice the pixel count compared to rival technologies.

Gamers will especially appreciate the GT2160HDR’s lightning-fast refresh rate and minimal input lag. In Enhanced Gaming Mode, it supports a swift 240Hz refresh rate and maintains a mere 4ms input lag, ideal for those seeking the edge in competitive gaming. During our time with the projector, we found the response time to be great for casual gamers indulging in titles that do not require quick and timely inputs. In games like F1 23 and similar titles where even a second of an input lag can be the difference between a win or a loss, we found the projector to have a couple of hiccups during long hours of gaming.

The projector’s short-throw lens with a 0.496 throw ratio permits projecting a 120-inch diagonal image from as little as four feet away. This proximity to the wall reduces shadows, making presentations a breeze.

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Furthermore, the GT2160HDR is HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) compatible, capable of displaying both HDR10 and HLG HDR content. This results in more detail, texture, and a lifelike appearance, enhancing the depth of your viewing experience. With 4,000 lumens and a 1,200,000:1 contrast ratio, this projector ensures your content is displayed with exceptional clarity. It also excels in replicating cinematic colours precisely as intended by the director, surpassing HDTV Rec. 709 standards.

Diverse display options provide optimised performance in cinema, gaming, or 3D modes, delivering images and motion with remarkable smoothness and clarity. The Optoma GT2160HDR makes for a great but at its price and should be one of your top considerations if you are looking for a projector which can serve you both during your movie-watching and gaming sessions.

Optoma GT2160HDR Specifications:

• Noise Level (Typical): 27dB
• Noise Level (Max): 28dB
• PC Compatibility: UHD, WUXGA, FHD, UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, HD, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac
• 2D Compatibility: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p(50/60Hz), 1080i(50/60Hz), 1080p(50/60Hz), 2160p(50/60Hz)
• 3D Compatibility: Frame Packing(1280×720@50Hz/60Hz, 1920×1080@23.98/24Hz), Frame Sequential(800×600@120Hz, 1024×768@120Hz, 1280×800@120Hz, 1920×1080@120Hz), Side by Side(1920×1080@50(25)Hz, 1920×1080@60(30)Hz)
• 3D: 3D ready
• Security: Security bar, Kensington Lock, Password protected interface
• OSD / Display Languages: 10 languages: Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Spanish, Chinese (traditional)
• Operating Conditions: 5°C~40°C/41°F~104°F, max altitude 3000M/9843ft, max humidity 85%
• Remote Control: Backlit home remote
• Speaker Count: 1
• Watts per Speaker: 10W
• In the Box: AC power cord, Remote control, Basic user manual
• Input Lag: 4.00ms