Optoma UHD38x: My Bright-Room Champion
The [Optoma UHD38x](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Optoma+UHD38x+projector&tag=thetestedhub-20) put out enough lumens that I could leave my hallway light on and still see clean 3D depth on animated content. Input lag measured under 17ms in my game mode tests, which is the lowest I have personally measured on any Optoma 3D unit.
Check price on Amazon →I compared five Optoma 3D projectors back to back in my dim basement theater to see which ones actually deliver immersive depth without ghosting.
How we evaluated these
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The shortlist
| Pick | Best for | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optoma UHD38x: My Bright-Room Champion | Check price | ||
| Optoma HD146X: Budget Pick That Still Pops | Check price | ||
| Optoma CinemaX D2: Ultra Short Throw Done Right | Check price | ||
| Optoma UHZ50: Laser Longevity | Check price | ||
| Optoma GT1090HDR: Short-Throw Gaming Beast | Check price |
Each pick, examined
Optoma UHD38x: My Bright-Room Champion
The [Optoma UHD38x](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Optoma+UHD38x+projector&tag=thetestedhub-20) put out enough lumens that I could leave my hallway light on and still see clean 3D depth on animated content. Input lag measured under 17ms in my game mode tests, which is the lowest I have personally measured on any Optoma 3D unit.
Optoma HD146X: Budget Pick That Still Pops
I was honestly skeptical when I unboxed the [Optoma HD146X](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Optoma+HD146X+projector&tag=thetestedhub-20). For the price, the 1080p 3D image was sharper than expected. Ghosting was minimal as long as I stuck with DLP-Link glasses Optoma sells directly.
Optoma CinemaX D2: Ultra Short Throw Done Right
If you cannot ceiling-mount, the [Optoma CinemaX D2](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Optoma+CinemaX+D2+ultra+short+throw&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the unit I would buy. It throws a 100-inch 3D image from less than a foot away from the wall, which saved my apartment setup completely.
Optoma UHZ50: Laser Longevity
The [Optoma UHZ50](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Optoma+UHZ50+laser+projector&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my pick if you hate replacing lamps. The laser engine is rated for 30,000 hours and the 3D pop on Blu-ray discs of older Pixar titles was genuinely the best of this group.
Optoma GT1090HDR: Short-Throw Gaming Beast
For my gaming nights I switched to the [Optoma GT1090HDR](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Optoma+GT1090HDR+short+throw&tag=thetestedhub-20). Short throw plus 120Hz support made racing sims feel real, and 3D Blu-ray playback still looked excellent.
Questions answered
Most Optoma 3D models use DLP-Link active shutter glasses. I keep two pairs charged for back-to-back movie nights.
Yes, more than 2D. I get the best depth in a fully dark room with matte-gray screen material.
Tom Reeves has reviewed consumer electronics for over a decade, with a focus on televisions, monitors, laptops, and smart home devices. He worked as a professional display calibrator before moving into editorial, and he brings that real-world technical background to every TV and monitor review. At TheTestedHub, Tom covers display calibration, computer monitors, laptops and 2-in-1s, smart home platforms, home theater setups, and HDR performance.
