Optoma UHD51A

Overview

The Optoma UHD51A is an affordable 4K projector that delivers a great looking image and offers easy to use voice controls.

-- As reviewed by GottaBeMobile

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Based on 5 expert reviews

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4
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1
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0
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Last revision on February 15, 2022

Reviewers Liked

Excellent 4K UHD HDR picture
Excellent value
Quick and automatic switching between signal formats
Excellent 3D presentation

Reviewers Didn't Like

Light bleed due to chipset used
Requires dongle for wireless casting and Alexa/Google Home support
Wireless casting was a bit buggy

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Expert reviews and ratings

The first projector to support Alexa but the Optoma UHD51ALVe is a touch...

By Expert Reviews on February 06, 2019

The Alexa features may be fun but a little perfunctory, but everything else about this the Optoma UHD51A performs exceptionally. At this price you're going to be hard pressed to find a projector that can deliver this level of picture quality and this...

By TechRadar on November 09, 2018

The Optoma UHD51A is an affordable 4K projector that delivers a great looking image and offers easy to use voice controls.

By GottaBeMobile on October 05, 2018

If you're in the market for a 4K UHD HDR projector, the Optoma UHD51A will definitely do the trick and has the added bonus of voice command support and a few other features that add value.*We were sent a review unit of the Optoma UHD51A for the purposes...

By techaeris.com on September 23, 2018

100

The $1,699 Optoma UHD51A is targeted at people who want to live at the leading edge. Along with 4K UHD resolution and HDR, it is the first projector to feature voice-activation through Amazon Alexa. When you compare specs for the UHD51A and the Optoma...

By ProjectorCentral on June 13, 2018

THE OPTOMA UHD51A ULTRA HD DLP PROJECTOR offers superb picture quality, Ultra HD, HDR, and 3D for just $1699. Its Alexa and Google integration set it apart from similarly-priced projectors.LikesClear, bright pictureExcellent contrast in HDR modeQuick...

By Home Theater HiFi on August 27, 2018

on the Optoma UHD51AAt $1699 list price, and Alexa support it's a really interesting projector. I do like the Alexa support but without more voice controlled capabilities in their Skills it's hardly worth the $300 more over the UHD50. OK make that...

By Projectors at Projector Reviews on March 29, 2018

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