Good picture quality for games and films, Decent value for what it offers, Darbee processing works well without adding much gaming lag
Dynamic Black feature causes some obvious light instability, Pictures without using Dynamic Black lack black level, No vertical image shift or zoom
Optoma GT1080Darbee – Performance Provided you stick with the Reference and Gaming picture presets, the GT1080Darbee is a remarkably strong performer for its money. Particularly surprising is its black level performance. With the Dynamic Black feature act...
Low input lag, Plenty of picture customisation, Decent value
Yellow can become rather dominant, Better black levels can be found elsewhere, No optical zoom or image shift
The GT1080 is a solid effort that can be considered decent value – especially if you're after a short-throw, fast-response projector for gaming. But while its pictures are competitive in most ways, its uniformity issues are troubling enough to prevent us...
Published: 2014-10-31, Author: Steve , review by: avforums.com
Is it worth buying?Well that obviously depends on your needs but if you have limited space the Optoma GT1080 is one of the few short throw projectors on the market at this price point. It's easy to setup, bright enough for use in living rooms and great fo...
Published: 2014-10-18, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
1080p, 3D ready, 15ms response rate, Decent port selection
Super short range, Excessive heat and noise, Imperfect audio, Poor daytime performance
The GT1080 works best as a short-throw 1080p projector that, taking into account its 15ms response rate, strikes a note with gamers. That said, it’s not as versatile as other projectors (remember to keep it within five feet of the wall). Plus, the speake...
It's fair to say that gaming on a 100-inch screen is incredible! And even at 84 inches, it provides considerably more impact than sitting closer to a large HDTV - it's simply more epic and immersive. While we doubt people would turn their noses up at such...
Abstract: At just 2.65kg, the GT1080 is both small and light enough to be moved around, and also comes with a carrying case for extra portability. It's adaptable, too, as it supports both inverted and mirrored projection should you wish to use a ceiling mount or pl...
A triumph for gamers.The Optoma GT1080Darbee has been a popular favorite among gamers ever since it was released, and with good reason. One of the best short throw lenses on the market, extremely low latency, and a small design make this projector a great...
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Published: 2018-06-13, Author: Paolo , review by: monitornerds.com
Gaming Projectors have become affordable enough which makes them viable options for a living room or den with for enjoying your PC, PS4 Pro, or XBox One X. There are a multitude of options in the market but your shopping list should contain these responsi...
Abstract: Although the Optoma GT1080 is described as a 3-D gaming projector, it is one of the best business projectors for those who use heavy graphics and high-definition videos in their presentations. This DLP projector weighs six pounds and comes with a soft car...
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Published: 2015-01-20, Author: M. , review by: pcmag.com
Designed for gaming. Short lag time. 1080p native resolution. Short throw. 3D with HDMI.
Displays rainbow artifacts. Shows posterization in its brightest mode
The Optoma GT1080 projector offers a short lag time, a bright image, 3D support for HDMI connections, and 1080p resolution to match the resolution of the newest crop of game systems....
