Optoma HD66

Value

The Optoma is the cheaper of the two by a quite significant amount: around $300. But the LV8310 does provide a significant number of extra features for the extra cash: more light, more inputs and more flexibility in use.

	Comparison Specifications
	Optoma HD66	Canon LV-8310
Price
Resolution	720p 1280 x 720 (16:9)	WXGA 1280 x 800 (16:10)
HD	Yes	Yes
3D Support	Yes	No

Blacks & Whites

Both projectors can bring a lot of light to play: we measured both at about 2700 lumens in their brightest mode. But both have the same issue of the modes that provide the best color accuracy being much dimmer.

Color

Both projectors produced acceptably smooth motion, although the DLP-based Optoma HD66 was somewhat prone to producing occasional color fringes on fast moving objects (called the DLP rainbow effect).

Motion

Both projectors produced acceptably smooth motion, although the DLP-based Optoma HD66 was somewhat prone to producing occasional color fringes on fast moving objects (called the DLP rainbow effect).

Viewing Effects

The Optoma HD66 has only a short range 1.1x zoom lens, which means it can only be placed within a limited range of distances to fill the screen. The Canon has a zoom lens with a longer range, which makes it more flexible for business and other non-permanent placement usage.

Connectivity

The Canon provides a wider range and number of connections, but the Optoma does include a HDMI port, which makes it easier to connect to devices such as Blu-ray players.