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Intro
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Remote Control
Optoma GT720
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Specs and RatingsConclusion
The Optoma GT720 is not a perfect projector, but it’s certainly not a bad projector. In one mode, the brightness is outstanding, but the color performance is awful. In another mode, the color performance is great, but it’s not bright enough to see in even a moderately lit room. It claims to be a projector for gamers, but most game systems operate at the 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution, none of which the GT720 can rescale to very effectively. Sure, it’s technically capable, but we noticed severe Moire patterns and illegible fine text.
The included backpack certainly helps make the Optoma GT720 more portable, but Optoma definitely cheaped out by including only inflated plastic padding – short-term use packing material, essentially – rather than sewing the padding into the bag. Weighing in at 6.5 pounds, we’re not sure how often you’ll be inclined to lug this around, anyway.
On the whole, it’s a decent projector, but if you’re serious about gaming and are set on buying a projector rather than a TV, we recommend looking for something with a 720p or 1080p native resolution.
| Section | The Good | The Bad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour & Design | High-gloss black finish looks slick | Picks up fingerprints and scratches easily | |
| Blacks & Whites | Very bright | Black level decreases dramatically when a small percentage of the screen is black; short throw creates screen uniformity problems | |
| Color Accuracy | Great color performance, overall | Terrible match-up to the rec. 709 color standard | |
| Motion | In native resolution, good, smooth performance | Terrible at resolution scaling for video formats, which could be problematic for HD gaming | |
| Viewing Effects | Can project effectively onto multiple screen surfaces | Very short throw distance; not flexible for all types of rooms | |
| Calibration | Cinema mode offers the best color performance | Bright mode has the brightest performance, but terrible color performance | |
| Remote Control | None | Terrible button layout; IR receiver on front side of the projector, but not the back | |
| Connectivity & Media | One HDMI, and an included adapter for component-to-VGA | Limited number of ports | |
| Power, Noise & Heat | Doesn’t require too much power | High heat output | |
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