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title: "Optoma UHD50 True 4K Ultra High Definition DLP Home Theater Projector for Entertainment and Movies with HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 and HDR Technology"
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# HDR10 + DCI-P3 wide color gamut HDMI 2.0 + HDCP 2.2 for latest consoles 8.3M pixels 4K UHD clarity Optoma UHD50 True 4K Ultra High Definition DLP Home Theater Projector for Entertainment and Movies with HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 and HDR Technology

**Brand:** optoma
**Price:** R42317
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your living room to a 4K cinematic playground—don’t just watch, experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Optoma UHD50 True 4K Ultra High Definition DLP Home Theater Projector for Entertainment and Movies with HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 and HDR Technology by optoma
- **How much does it cost?** R42317 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- optoma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted optoma brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Dual HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 ensure seamless connection to all your 4K devices and gaming rigs.
- • **Cinema-Grade 4K Ultra HD:** Dive into razor-sharp 8.3 million pixel resolution for a jaw-dropping home theater experience.
- • **Marathon-Ready Lamp Life:** Up to 15,000 hours of lamp life means over a decade of epic movie nights and gaming marathons without worry.
- • **Next-Level Color & Contrast:** HDR10 with DCI-P3 support delivers vibrant colors and a stunning 500,000:1 contrast ratio for true cinematic depth.
- • **Flexible Setup, Flawless Picture:** 1.3x optical zoom, vertical lens shift, and keystone correction let you tailor your projection perfectly—no compromises.

## Overview

The Optoma UHD50 is a true 4K UHD DLP home theater projector featuring 8.3 million addressable pixels powered by Texas Instruments chipset, HDR10 with DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and a high 500,000:1 contrast ratio. It supports HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 for the latest 4K HDR content and gaming at 60Hz, offers flexible installation with optical zoom and lens shift, and boasts an impressive 15,000-hour lamp life for long-lasting entertainment.

## Description

Transform your living room into a high-quality home cinema with the affordable Optoma UHD50 4K UHD home theater projector. Its high 4K UHD resolution, 2,400 lumens of brightness, wide color gamut support and up to 500,000:1 contrast ratio combined with HDR compatibility delivers amazing detail, clarity and vibrant colors that bring your favorite Hollywood blockbusters and games to life. The latest Texas Instruments 4K UHD DLP chipset with high-performance DMD and XPR video processing technology forms the heart of the Optoma UHD50 and meets the CTA’s definition of 4K Ultra HD. This innovative fast-switching technology displays 8.3-million simultaneous distinct pixels at screen sizes up to 140-inches for immersive home cinematic experiences. A pair of HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 support ensures the Optoma UHD50 works with the latest 4K UHD video playback devices and game consoles with HDR at 60 Hz refresh rates for unmatched eyecandy and smoothness. A 1.3x optical zoom and 15% vertical lens shift provide installation flexibility. Projection Lens F=2.5~ 3.26, f=20.91 ~ 32.62 mm manual focus. Projection Distance: 2.9’ – 34.89’.

Review: Best projector for its price range! But you must set the picture up right..settings below - Hi - i have tried them all! from $80 to 1500 projectors including a couple of Optomas and Benq. UHD50x is the one I am keeping! Make sure to use a quality projector screen! The effect is simply amazing. To maximize the quality of your pic - use the settings below as it really makes a difference (thanks to a poster/PSINERD on reddit where i got it from) A couple of quick things - it is NOT 240HZ unless you connect to a PC and you wont even get 4k@120HZ with a standard connection like firestick or chromecast. Beyond that it works really well - and super fun to watch movies in UHD! -------------------- Main Menu Display Mode: HDR should be selected Wall color: Off (you are using a proper screen, no?) Enhanced gaming: off Aspect ratio: auto Edge mask, Digital zoom, keystone, Image shift all should ideally be off or zero for the best image quality. Image Settings Sub-menu Brightness: 0 Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 15 Color: 8 Tint: 0 Gamma: Graphics Ultra detail: off Dynamic black: off (causes annoying brightness changes) Dynamic Range Sub-sub-menu HDR/HLG: auto HDR Picture Mode: Standard or detail (to taste--may need to play with this one a bit, but I find that bright washes out the highlights) Color Settings Sub-sub menu Brilliant Color: 5 Color temperature: D75 (or to taste. D65 is tOo yellow/orange for me and D93 is too blue.) Color gamut: HDTV CMS: all defaults, RGB Gain/bias: all defaults Color space: auto
Review: Getting the full picture is great... getting half the picture is not. - The projector is great when it works. I upgraded from a BenQ 720p short throw and can happily see the difference when watching the same movies. It also does a great job despite having a large amount of light in the room. It's better of course when you can eliminate other room lighting, but for those of you with difficulties doing so, this projector is a good option (if not for the technical concerns outlined below). Comparing it against my previous short throw, the picture is considerably smaller. Using the same throw distance (roughly 10'), I lose about 30" of screen diagonally. The resulting throw is about 108". There is also a fairly large shadow that surrounds the screen, but I understand this is due to the chipset that is used in the projector and is common for others in the same price range. Overall, I would highly recommend going 4k when choosing your next project. The reason I'm giving this only 1 star is due to the limited amount of time I've been able to enjoy the projector. After mounting it, getting the picture dialed in, and watching a few movies from my Xbox, I noticed that it is frequently needing to change the resolution between apps. While this is mildly annoying since it will blank out the picture for about 5 seconds, the projector I have is not particularly good at changing the resolution. As time goes by, changing resolution more often than not results in losing the left half of the picture (see attached photo). I noticed it happen the first time about 2 weeks after mounting it, and now that a month has gone by, I'm seeing it multiple times a day. I currently have a ticket open through Optoma and hope to get a handle on why the picture is dropping out. This is easily a 5-star projector if not for the technical issues that I hope are unique to mine.

## Features

- TRUE 4K ULTRA HD: Experience high-quality home cinema feel with 4K Ultra HD with 8.3 million addressable pixels, enabled by the Texas Instruments 4K UHD DLP chipset
- 4X THE PIXELS OF 1080p: See more detail with 4 times the pixels of your 1080p HDTV; higher resolution creates a razor sharp picture for the ultimate 4K home theater experience
- HDR COMPATIBLE: HDR10 technology with DCI-P3 wide color gamut support displays everything in the Rec2020 colors to match Television and Film quality; also Providing brighter whites, deeper blacks, and greater color depth
- FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION: Whether ceiling mounted or placed on a table, get your picture just right with the UHD50's zoom, throw ratio, vertical lens shift and keystone correction
- VARIETY OF INPUTS: Connect with most media players, gaming consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices with input options such as HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 support, HDMI 4K, USB, VGA, and more
- EXTRA LONG LAMP LIFE: Enjoy up to 15,000 hours of lamp life enabling an average of two 2-hour movies every day 10+ years
- 4K UHD GAMING READY WITH HDR: Connect with the latest consoles and gaming PCs for an immersive experience
- ULTRA-SHARP PICTURE: Ultra detail technology ensures enhanced image sharpness with a higher frame rate to deliver a crystal clear picture
- MORE IMAGE DEPTH: Dynamic Black technology provides more depth to the image by smoothing lamp output to create a high contrast ratio (500,000:1); bright scenes appear clear while dark scenes remain detailed
- ENHANCED COLOR WHEEL: An RGBRGB color wheel increases the color ratio for richer, vivid and cinematic image

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078SVRP61 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,148 in Video Projectors |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (890) |
| Date First Available | January 4, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 11.75 pounds |
| Item model number | UHD50 |
| Manufacturer | OPTOMA |
| Product Dimensions | 11.1 x 15.4 x 4.6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optoma
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet, HDMI, RS232C, USB, VGA
- **Display resolution:** 3840 x 2160
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best projector for its price range! But you must set the picture up right..settings below
*by A***K on March 31, 2021*

Hi - i have tried them all! from $80 to 1500 projectors including a couple of Optomas and Benq. UHD50x is the one I am keeping! Make sure to use a quality projector screen! The effect is simply amazing. To maximize the quality of your pic - use the settings below as it really makes a difference (thanks to a poster/PSINERD on reddit where i got it from) A couple of quick things - it is NOT 240HZ unless you connect to a PC and you wont even get 4k@120HZ with a standard connection like firestick or chromecast. Beyond that it works really well - and super fun to watch movies in UHD! -------------------- Main Menu Display Mode: HDR should be selected Wall color: Off (you are using a proper screen, no?) Enhanced gaming: off Aspect ratio: auto Edge mask, Digital zoom, keystone, Image shift all should ideally be off or zero for the best image quality. Image Settings Sub-menu Brightness: 0 Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 15 Color: 8 Tint: 0 Gamma: Graphics Ultra detail: off Dynamic black: off (causes annoying brightness changes) Dynamic Range Sub-sub-menu HDR/HLG: auto HDR Picture Mode: Standard or detail (to taste--may need to play with this one a bit, but I find that bright washes out the highlights) Color Settings Sub-sub menu Brilliant Color: 5 Color temperature: D75 (or to taste. D65 is tOo yellow/orange for me and D93 is too blue.) Color gamut: HDTV CMS: all defaults, RGB Gain/bias: all defaults Color space: auto

### ⭐ Getting the full picture is great... getting half the picture is not.
*by A***R on January 9, 2019*

The projector is great when it works. I upgraded from a BenQ 720p short throw and can happily see the difference when watching the same movies. It also does a great job despite having a large amount of light in the room. It's better of course when you can eliminate other room lighting, but for those of you with difficulties doing so, this projector is a good option (if not for the technical concerns outlined below). Comparing it against my previous short throw, the picture is considerably smaller. Using the same throw distance (roughly 10'), I lose about 30" of screen diagonally. The resulting throw is about 108". There is also a fairly large shadow that surrounds the screen, but I understand this is due to the chipset that is used in the projector and is common for others in the same price range. Overall, I would highly recommend going 4k when choosing your next project. The reason I'm giving this only 1 star is due to the limited amount of time I've been able to enjoy the projector. After mounting it, getting the picture dialed in, and watching a few movies from my Xbox, I noticed that it is frequently needing to change the resolution between apps. While this is mildly annoying since it will blank out the picture for about 5 seconds, the projector I have is not particularly good at changing the resolution. As time goes by, changing resolution more often than not results in losing the left half of the picture (see attached photo). I noticed it happen the first time about 2 weeks after mounting it, and now that a month has gone by, I'm seeing it multiple times a day. I currently have a ticket open through Optoma and hope to get a handle on why the picture is dropping out. This is easily a 5-star projector if not for the technical issues that I hope are unique to mine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an upgrade from my trusty 1080p Epson
*by A***H on October 19, 2022*

After 8-9 years (!) with an Epson 6500UB (and 3ish lamps) I hungered for a boost in resolution. I was concerned that I'd lose the 'ultrablack' from the UB moniker but those fears have been completely abated. This is maybe the 7th projector I've owned over the years and the detail/picture quality/contrast are all fabulous. I have a 128" wall that I project onto (I've had a half dozen screens over the year, super happy with my custom-painted light gray flat wall) and, while not everything is visibly 4k, the things that are really pop and look more 3d (ie. better depth, really a function of contrast and detail). Rings of Power on amazon is a great example of what this projector can do - it's a breathtaking experience. There are two weaknesses, neither are connected to picture quality. First, the remote is terrible. Range is bad, it's unresponsive, it's the worst projector remove I've ever used, by some margin. Second, I need that stupid remote more than I ought to because the projector tries to pull up it's own 'smart tv' menu and 'creative cast' when it's firing up, necessitating me to change inputs back to HDMI 2 (the only input I ever use) way more often than I'd like to. Once I'm up and running, no complaints, but it's both a terrible UI and a terrible remote. Overall, beyond happy. I watch in Eco mode (not Eco+ as the auto-iris brightness adjustments are distracting for me) even on sunny mornings when the room is lit more than I'd like, and it's still plenty bright.

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