Optoma releases the UHD65 and UHD60, these are price competitive Ultra HD 4K resolution projectors that bring content to life with details, color, and contrast for a stunningly immersive experience.

With full 8.3 million on-screen pixels, Optoma UHD65 meets the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) requirements for 4K UHD and comply with the CTA High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible display standards. This guarantees razor sharp, vivid images capable of showing more details than standard HD – replicating the unforgettable experience of attending a digital cinema.

Gordon Wu, Assistant Vice President at Optoma APAC, said: “We are incredibly excited to launch our much anticipated first 4K UHD HDR compatible home cinema projectors, the UHD65 and UHD60. The advanced DLP single-chip design from Texas Instruments ensures absolute image integrity, delivering over 8 million pixels to screen. Without doubt the 4K UHD experience requires the biggest of images, which these two new projectors deliver at an affordable price to home users.”

Capitalising on the fast switching speed of the DLP chip with XPR technology and advanced image processing, Optoma UHD65 and UHD60 deliver 8.3 million pixels to the screen without alignment issues, especially critical at 4K, with four times as many pixels as 1080p. This brings ultimate clarity to home users.

For a truly future-proofed home cinema projector, both UHD65 and UHD60 fully support HDCP 2.2, the latest evolution of copy protection, so that users can enjoy the fast-growing choice of 4K content.

Equipped with Optoma’s Amazing Color technology, which includes an enhanced color wheel and multiple modes and settings to choose from, Optoma UHD65 and UHD60 offer users the freedom to select the best setting for the content. Each mode has been fine-tuned by Optoma’s expert color team to ensure superior color performance. Reference mode reproduces accurate Rec.709 HDTV broadcast spec colors – ensuring reproduction of cinematic color - exactly as the director intended.

The UHD65 also boasts sophisticated PureMotion frame-interpolation technology. This advanced processing eliminates motion blur or image judder, even in high-speed action films or fast-paced sports. An RGBRGB color wheel provides accurate, true-to-life color - perfect for high-definition color reproduction. With its sleek black casing and 2,200 lumens, the UHD65 produces outstanding images for those looking for a dedicated home cinema projector.

At 3,000 lumens, the UHD60 produces bright images for life-like big-screen entertainment even with the lights on. Its gloss-white finish makes for discrete integration into any living space.

Packed with the latest features, Optoma UHD60 and UHD65 are whisper quiet and come complete with integrated speakers that provide powerful 8W audio, with exceptional sound quality. S/PDIF audio output is also included, enabling connection to external sound systems.

Set-up is simple with vertical lens shift and a host of connection options such as two HDMI ports and Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) for compatible phones and tablets. In addition, the UHD60 and UHD65 can even be turned into smart projectors by connecting a HDMI dongle like the Google Chromecast™ or Amazon Fire TV to access popular media services and stream TV shows, films and video clips, play games and share photos on the big screen.

A full specification sheet for the UHD65 and UHD60 together with information on the full product range, brochures and images of the projectors are available from asia.optoma.com

UHD65/ UHD60 key features

• 4K Ultra HD  – 8.3 million pixel detail for greater realism.
• Amazing color - accurate Rec.709 colors, HDR compatible.
• Lights on viewing – 3,000/ 2,200 lumens and 1,000,000:1/ 1,200,000:1 contrast.
• Digital connectivity – 2x HDMI, MHL and HDCP 2.2 support.
• PureMotion – frame interpolation processing (UHD65 only).
• PureContrast  – optimizes the brightness of the display during dark or light movie scenes (UHD65 only).
• PureColor – significantly increase the image’s vividness (UHD65 only).
• Easy set-up and operation - vertical lens shift, 1.6x manual zoom.
• Integrated speaker for powerful sound.
• USB power - to stream content via HDMI dongle.
• Whisper quiet operation – 25dB (Eco mode).

Pricing is actually pretty good on these units, Optoma is offetring these at $1,999 for the UHD60 and the $2,499 UHD65. The Optoma UHD60 should be available for purchase on Amazon and Best Buy this week.