The Optoma GT1080Darbee is a great projector for both viewing and gaming, offering image enhancement technology and specialized game mode with low input lag. Not only is it one of the best short throw projectors in general, it is also the tenth-best projector for gaming on the market. The Optoma GT1080Darbee short-throw projector offers well-rounded quality, its only major drawback being its lack of connection options.
Why We Like It – Optoma GT1080Darbee
The Optoma GT1080Darbee offers a well-rounded, quality viewing and gaming experience. This home theater projector has a short throw lens, making it perfect for consumers with limited space. Displaying both media and video games in full HD with image enhancement technology, this gaming projector will satisfy both casual consumers and enthusiasts alike.
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- High brightness
- Low input lag
- Enhanced picture quality
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- Limited connections
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Performance/Resolution
The performance of the Optoma GT1080Darbee is tough to beat, offering full HD native resolution enhanced by DarbeeVision Processor for unrivaled image and graphics quality. A good contrast ratio of 30,000:1 delivers vibrant colors and dynamic black levels. The projector’s enhanced gaming mode enables lightning-fast response times with an input lag of just 16ms. Very few projectors can offer a superior response time, one such being the Optoma Projector HD39HDR, which offers 8.4ms input lag. Additionally, the Optoma UHD50X is an excellent 4K gaming projector. Try the Epson EF-100 is a modestly priced DLP laser projector that is highly portable, and worth checking out.
Brightness/Lumens
The Optoma GT1080Darbee boasts a high maximum brightness of 2,800 ANSI lumens, allowing for the projector to display in well-lit environments such as bright rooms or during daylight hours. With its high contrast ratio, the projector is able to display high-quality images even in the presence of ambient light with minimal color distortion. For a higher brightness, the Optoma GT1080HDR has a maximum brightness of 3,800 lumens in 4K resolution with minimal input lag.
Adjustability/Viewing Angle
Unlike the Optoma EH500, the Optoma GT1080Darbee comes with several adjustability features for easy installation. The standard zoom and focus features are complemented by a 40-degree vertical keystone correction. Being a short-throw projector with a throw ratio of .49, this makes for very flexible placement options in a small space, ensuring a large image size at just a few feet away, and a maximum screen size of over 100”. The projector also comes with several different modes, such as game mode, display mode, and eco mode.
Durability
For offering so much performance, the Optoma GT1080Darbee has a relatively small case, only 8.8×12.37×4”, weighing about 7 pounds, and offering limited connections of primarily HDMI ports. The projector sports a fairly impressive lamp life, lasting approximately 8,000 hours before needing replacement. This can be extended when used in eco mode, but will be shortened with more frequent use. Optoma offers many different warranty types, as well as extended warranties on their products.
Value
While there are many projectors with lower price tags than the Optoma GT1080Darbee, next to none can compete with its performance. Offering incredible image quality and virtually no input lag for both exceptional gaming and viewing experiences, the GT1080Darbee is an excellent value that will deliver a satisfactory experience to all but the most specific needs. Its short-throw ratio, long lamp life, and low power consumption help to save even more money, making the Optoma GT1080Darbee well worth its cost.
Optoma GT1080Darbee Wrap Up
Though its limited connections require either constant cable switching or a separate HDMI switch, the incredible performance offered by the Optoma GT1080Darbee more than makes up for this with stunning images and graphics, exceptional response times, good durability and adjustability, and high maximum brightness. For gamers and viewers alike, this is a fantastic projector that guarantees a satisfactory experience.
