The Optoma GT1090HDR is a short-throw 1080p HDR projector. Powered by a laser light source rated to last up to 25,000 hours, it can project a 120" screen from only 4'4" away or a 100" screen from 3'6". The projector comes with an Auto Keystone feature, so it's advertised to automatically correct for any geometry errors automatically. It has a wide selection of inputs but no built-in smart OS or wireless casting capability, so you'll need to connect an external streaming source. Finally, it's one of the few projectors still supporting 3D playback, but you'll have to buy 3D glasses separately to take advantage of that feature.
Our Verdict
The Optoma GT1090HDR is decent for watching movies. It gets decently bright; combined with its good contrast, it's a versatile choice for a variety of lighting levels. Sadly, colors don't get as bright as pure white, though, and it's not very accurate, so if you care about an accurate image, look elsewhere.
- Great format support including 3D.
- Good contrast.
- Poor color accuracy.
- Colors are significantly dimmer than pure white.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 30, 2024: Mentioned the newly reviewed Samsung The Premiere LPU7D in the Projector Technology section of this review.
- Updated Aug 02, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.9. We've overhauled our Contrast tests, as we now measure contrast at various average pixel levels (APL). You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Feb 13, 2024: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Optoma GT1090HDR is part of Optoma's GT series of short-throw projectors, and it sits below the Optoma GT2000HDR and the Optoma GT2100HDR. There's also a newer variant of this projector, the Optoma GT1090HDRx, which performs the same but has a wider keystone correction range.
| Model | Light Source | Resolution | Keystone Correction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optoma GT1090HDR | Laser | 1080p | +/- 30° vertical |
| Optoma GT1090HDRx | Laser | 1080p | +/- 40° vertical |
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The Optoma GT1090HDR is one of the better laser projectors on the market, but it's also very expensive for the performance. It has good connectivity and a wide range of extra features but delivers disappointing picture quality and poor color performance. If you care about image accuracy, a newer Ultra Short Throw (UST) projector like the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 or even a long throw projector like the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra are better choices and cheaper.
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The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 is much better than the Optoma GT1090HDR. The Epson is designed for use as an ultra-short-throw projector, so it can be placed much closer to the screen, making it more convenient to set up. The Epson also handles colors much better, resulting in better accuracy and much brighter colors relative to pure white. Finally, the Epson has a built-in smart interface, so you can easily access your favorite streaming services directly on the projector without the need for an external streaming stick.
The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra delivers much better picture quality than the Optoma GT1090HDR. The XGIMI is a long-throw projector, so you have to place it farther from the screen than the short throw Optoma. The XGIMI delivers much better picture quality, though, as colors are brighter and more accurate. The XGIMI also has a built-in smart interface, so you can stream your favorite content directly on the projector without needing an additional streaming device.
We've independently bought and tested over 75 projectors and published detailed results for each, so you can decide which one to buy. These have all been tested under the same standardized methodology, allowing you to compare them side by side. We still have all these projects in our lab, so we can continually go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our test methodologies are also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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