Optoma GT5600 Ultra Short Throw 3600 Lumens 1080p Gaming Projector

I did a lot of research before buying this projector. I settled on this versus the ViewSonic LS820 (cheaper) or LG HF85JA (brighter and cheaper). I was a little hesitant because I knew I wanted at least a 120 inch screen and this projector was only rated at 100inch. I saw in some other reviews that you could go larger if the projector was lower to the ground, so I gambled and gave it a try. Overall the quality is excellent. I am able to get a 150inch screen with this projector. There is some distortion on the left which cant be corrected once you go that large. It kind of looks like a folded paper effect. However, if youre watching a movie, this is basically unnoticeable. The distance for the 150inch image is about 34 inches to the back of the projector to the wall. The brightness is also quite excellent. Definitely watchable in daylights (without ceiling lights). I docked a star for the following cons: 1. The startup time is unbareable at times. It takes about 15-20 seconds to for a picture after laying there for a while. So if youre use to turning on your TV and expecting it to play, dont expect that behavior here. It gets worse if you try to turn it on right before turning it off. It takes about a minute for it to come back on in that case. Not cool, but this is a projector. I believe if it was a true laser projector, this would have been instantaneous. 2. The UI interface is confusing and not very intuitive. Im a tech guy so I dont mind so much, but dont expect anyone else to enjoy using it. 3. No way that I am aware of yet to turn this on/off using Alexa (or Google Home). Would be nice to have some sort of home automation with this. 4. No bluetooth 5. Lifespan with DLP bulbs (laser would have been about 20K hours) Like I said though, Im satisfied with this purchase. I really wanted a laser projector for the instant on capability, or one that supported bluetooth speakers, but I settled on this one since the technology is starting to get better and cheaper (xiaomi mi laser). Once something better comes along, I wont feel so bad because this one was relatively cheap. The next project is to see about building a screen for it. I was originally looking into getting some CLR material, but with this brightness, I dont think I need it so much.

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I really like this ultra short throw projector. It doesnt have all the latest technology like Wifi or Bluetooth, but it does what it does very well. I watched this unit waiting for the price to drop, got it for $999. It was hovering around $1099 for the longest and recently went up for over $2000!! I dont like it enough to spend more than $1099 max. The built in speaker is pathetic, but I didnt buy it for the speakers. Make sure you get some external speakers. The fan can be loud, especially in bright or dynamic settings, however I run it at eco+ setting and the fan noise is much lower and the image quality is just fine. Possibly my projector screen which has a 1.1 gain is helping here. Its rated for 100 inch, but I am using it with 110 inch screen with no perceivable distortion. Attached picture is on a 110 inch Elite Screen AR110WH2 which I also recommend. In the attached pictures, I have a two pictures each of red bird with lights out and lights on (7 65 watt recessed lights), and I used both eco+ and bright settings, thus two pictures each. I cant tell a difference in the pictures between eco+ and bright. In person you can see the difference slightly. Im guessing ECO+ knocks of 10-15% of the lumens, and it helps with fan noise and I imagine heat output. The unit does product a lot of heat overall. Once I got the projector aligned to the projector screen, the only thing I find myself doing is turning the projector on and off. 110 inch viewing area for under $1500 including the screen is a good value to me. My table and sound system cost me another $975 combined. All my inputs to go my Onkyo receiver, and the projector gets a single hdmi feed from that.

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This unit gives a nice sharp picture, however the colors seem just a little off and no amount of adjustment seems to fix this. The brightness is wonderful with lights on and you can see the image clearly. The images have a slight greenish hue sometimes and I keep it in game or cinema mode. there is no focus adjustment but it comes out of the box pretty well calibrated. The unit is heavy so make sure you have a sturdy stand for it to sit on. I would consider getting a laser projector if you want better color accuracy and longer bulb life. All in all its not bad for one of the cheaper ultra short throws available right now. I will likely return it to get something with better color accuracy but Im picky.

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I actually return the first one due to the fan was so laud and there is a high frequency pitch noise when you start it up, the casting function is basically useless, I use chrome cast or other devise anyway, but other than that it was a wonderful machine, bright and sharp. not need to use many professional tech turns to describe it, or you can find many on YouTube. for a family use its more than you needed for. So I give it 2nd try.

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Ive had this projector now for almost 3 months and use it on regular basis both for video and gaming through Playstation 4. Picture quality vise this projector is great and a goof value. The noise level dos not bother me during use. I only notice it during startup and shut down when the fan goes on high. The only problem I had with it is mostly relating to the sound output. The build in speakers (as with most projectors) is not something you normally want to use, and the only sound output it has is a 3.5mm jack connector. No HDMI ARC or other fancy stuff. So for instance if you want to connect something like a Sonos bar (which need either a HDMI ARC or optical connector) you need to get a converter box in between to change the signal. So be sure your sound system will work with it.

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Great. clear projections. Really was a great projector. Used for theatrical projections. Very short throw!!

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