Everyone desires to get a gigantic 100-inch television, but those may be quite expensive, hefty, and cumbersome. Consider the possibility that we may recommend a 100-inch screen for a quarter of the price of a similar television. This projector seems too good to be true with its up to 100-inch screen from a small distance and lightning-fast refresh rate. But it’s real, as Optoma says. We are completely amazed by the Optoma AZH430UST Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector, which we’ve been using for a while and costs about Rs 2,25,000. Here is what we could make of this new-age device.
Optoma AZH430UST Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector Review: Design
In terms of design, this is a big and heavy one. Because this projector is Ultra Short Throw, you can keep it a few inches from the wall and yet get a huge picture. Second, this projector doesn’t actually require a screen. You don’t need to alter anything with it; it looks great on a white or even a grey wall. Thirdly, hanging it from a wall or installing it doesn’t require a professional; you can do it yourself with ease. You may utilise a screen that will be beneficial if you want to take it to the next level.
Even a white wall, though, looks great; maintain a little distance from the wall to access options like keystone correction for vertical and horizontal adjustment, among others. Additionally, you can modify it for warping and even curved screens.
You now understand the right amount of space required for this, so let’s move on. The Optoma AZH430UST has a matte white appearance and sits beautifully. It blends well with the design elements of your living space because of its extremely high-end construction quality and posh design.
On the left and right sides, as well as at the bottom, the business has installed ventilation grilles.
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In addition to a few operating controls, the projector strides in with a full-function remote control. Just Press the power button to turn it on and display a source. Choose the preferred input (if there are several linked sources). In ten seconds, the power LED will glow blue, and a start-up screen will appear. The projector features multilingual on-screen menus for changing settings and adjusting images.
The projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible positions.
- Table mount front
- Ceiling mount front
- Table mount rear
- Ceiling mount rear
Which installation position you choose will depend on your preferences or the layout of your room. Think about the projector’s location and distance from the rest of your equipment, the size and placement of your screen, and the location of a power outlet.
Projecting onto walls, floors, or ceilings is made possible by the projector’s vertical rotation and 360-degree flexibility. Its potential uses for advertising, exhibits, and projection mapping are increased by its portrait mode.
To fit your preferred viewing style, you may select from several preset display settings. To guarantee excellent colour performance for a variety of content, each mode has been fine-tuned. In addition to HDR/HLG and Vivid settings, you may choose between Cinema, Game, Sport, Golf Simulation, and more.
The fact that this projector is 3D-ready is its finest feature. Use the 3D mode to activate the 3D functionality.
In addition, there are four settings for display geometric correction on the Optoma AZH430UST Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector: V Keystone, H Keystone, Four Corners, and Reset. While H Keystone corrects picture distortion horizontally to provide a square image with uneven borders on the left and right, V Keystone corrects image distortion vertically to produce a square image. When the projection surface is not level, four corners enable the projected picture to be resized from each corner to produce a square image. When you reset the geometric correction settings, the factory default is restored.
The AZH430UST has two HDMI inputs and even has a USB power connector for charging wireless adapters and smart dongles. By allocating them to separate ports, twin HDMI inputs make it simple to connect to several devices, including your PC, laptop, Blu-ray player, media streamer, and set-top box. Presentation and display are made hassle-free by eliminating the requirement for constant connecting and unplugging while switching devices. You can also transform it into a smart projector by attaching an HDMI dongle like Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV et al to it.
In addition, this Optoma project has an IP6X dust resistance certification and has been tested and certified by IEC standard 60529. Compared to a lamp-based projector of the same capacity, the gadget can save up to 47% on power usage.
Optoma AZH430UST Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector Review: Performance
The Optoma AZH430UST Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector provides exceptional performance in small to large areas. Its ultra-short throw lens minimises shadows and makes presentations simple by projecting images of more than 100-inches from a mere 30 cm distance. It can support meetings with lights on thanks to its 4,000 ANSI lumen brightness level, and its long-lasting laser light source—which has a 30,000-hour lifespan—guarantees continuous use without worrying about lamp use or downtime.
The gadget is readily mounted on the wall or set up on a desk or cabinet at the front of the room. The UST design makes it impossible for a presenter at the front of the room to throw a shadow on the screen.
The projector’s 1080p FHD quality allows you to see HD content in crisp, vivid pictures without any compression or downscaling. In addition to enhancing the display’s contrast ratio, brightness, and colour depth, High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology produces deeper black depths and brighter whites. It makes the images crisper and more lifelike by enhancing the depth of field and details.
The keystone might be adjusted in both the vertical and horizontal planes using the four corner corrections. To make the picture precisely square, you may warp each corner separately. This is perfect for a projector that needs to be positioned at an angle or for uneven walls.
Because the manufacturer had modified it specifically for games, it was considerably more effective at gaming.
Even with room lights on, the Optoma projector’s great brightness enables continuous viewing. It is an excellent option for viewing Netflix and YouTube videos because of its vivid colours and deep blacks. Even on off-white walls, the projection maintains its vibrancy. Although 3D glasses are not included in the packaging, this projector can also display 3D images.
Any content and setting may benefit from the dependable colour performance of this Optoma projector. From vivid, impactful presentations to realistic shots with exact sRGB colours. To individually address your demands, there is a display mode. Ideal for a variety of video and graphic presentations. Because you can turn your projector 90 degrees to show a portrait picture, it is also perfect for digital signage applications.
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The 15W speaker inside it replaces the need for external speakers by producing powerful, clear sound. The projector’s 15W speaker is enough for viewing TV if you are seated close to it. For optimal music quality, you will need external speakers connected to it via the 3.5mm audio connector because you will be utilising it in big rooms. Due to its energy efficiency and lack of mercury, the laser light source is an environmentally friendly option, too.
As said, users of the Optoma projector also receive a well-functioning infrared remote control. It functioned well when we tried it from afar. Additionally, the Optoma projector doesn’t make noise or overheat as many other projectors do in this same category.
Verdict
We were really satisfied with the Optoma AZH430UST projector’s performance. We linked it to a laptop and a set-top box, and it was able to portray a very good resolution.
According to Optoma, their projectors offer the finest blend of high-end gaming output with a cinematic experience. This model is a great improvement over your existing home theatre system already present in their arsenal. It provides you with an amazing resolution of 80-130 inches in Full HD (1,920 x 1,080). The hues are vibrant, rich, and true to black, which is simply stunning. A 15W built-in speaker provides a decent experience as well. However, we would advise getting something similar to a soundbar if you want the best possible audio experience.
Pros
- 100 inch massive screen
- excellent colours
- easy installation
Cons
Use soundbar for better audio experience
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