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Optoma UHL55 4K LED Smart Projector with HDR, Bright 1500 lumens, Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, for Home Theaters and Outdoors, Auto Focus, Bluetooth Speaker Built in, Stream Netflix, Black

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Special Feature Auto focus and auto keystone for easy place and play, Compact voice-assistant compatible projection
Connectivity Technology USB
Display resolution 3840 x 2160

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  • Ultimate room-to-room projector: The UHL55's portable size makes it easy to carry anywhere; a removable handle and Backpack are included with purchase for safe, easy transport
  • True 4K Ultra HD: experience high-quality home cinema feel with 4K Ultra HD with 8. 3 million distinct addressable on-screen pixels, enabled by the Texas Instruments 4K UHD DLP chipset
  • Voice assistant compatible: Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility enable intuitive voice control for powering on and off, changing volume, changing input source and controlling the USB media player.Noise Level:28 dB
  • Hdr compatible: HDR10 technology with dci-p3 wide color gamut support displays everything in the rec. 2020 colors to match Television and Film quality; also Providing brighter whites, deeper blacks, and greater color depth
  • Variety of inputs: connect with most media players, gaming consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices with input options such as HDMI 2. 0 inputs with HDCP 2. 2 support, HDMI 4K, USB, VGA, and more
  • Stream Netflix and more: smart TV apps and downloadable apps via Optoma marketplace enable internet streaming capabilities from your favorite streaming services including Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Firefox and more
  • Long LED light source life: Enjoy up to 15, 000 hours of life with its brilliant LED lamp enabling an average of 4 hours of viewing time every day for 10 plus years
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    4.4
    4.4
    4.8
    4.5
    4.4
    4.6
    Brightness
    3.9
    4.4
    4.7
    4.3
    4.5
    4.6
    Remote Control
    2.7
    4.5
    4.3
    4.4
    4.2
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    optoma uhl55
    optoma uhl55 features

    Key Features

    optoma uhl55

    optoma uhl55 alexa compatible

    optoma premium omnidirectional audio

    Incredible detail, color and contrast.

    Bring the cinema experience to your home theater with 4K UHD High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatibility and wide color gamut for rich life-like color and contrast.

    Intuitive voice control.

    Expand your home theater with voice commands including powering on and off, switching sources, adjusting the volume and activating media player commands.

    Premium omnidirectional audio.

    Experience deeper, fuller and superior bass performance with two precision 8-watt speakers to deliver 360-degree, omnidirectional sound. With a built-in Bluetooth speaker, connect portable devices to the UHL55 and take advantage of the excellent room-filling audio system.

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    Key Specs:
    • 4K UHD (3840x2160)
    • 1,500 ANSI lumens
    • HDR10 support
    • 250,000:1 contrast ratio
    • Bluetooth remote
    • Protective sliding lens cover
    • 2 x 8W stereo speakers

    Optoma UHL55

    Portable 4K UHD Smart Projector

    Instantly project incredible 4K UHD images with the compact 1,500 lumen Optoma UHL55 smart projector. Its protective sliding lens cover and power switch, auto focus, auto keystone, HDR10 support and 250,000:1 contrast ratio ensure easy place and play with gorgeous colors and deep black levels. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility enable intuitive voice control for easy smart home integration using voice commands.

    UHL55 UHD50 UHD51A UHD51ALV UHD60
    Customer Reviews
    3.7 out of 5 stars
    93
    3.7 out of 5 stars
    875
    3.9 out of 5 stars
    175
    3.9 out of 5 stars
    175
    3.8 out of 5 stars
    425
    Brightness / Contrast 1,500 lumens / 250,000:1 with Dynamic Black 2,400 lumens / 500,000:1 with Dynamic Black 2,400 lumens / 500,000:1 with Dynamic Black 3,000 lumens / 500,000:1 with Dynamic Black 3,000 lumens / 1,000,000:1 with Dynamic Black
    Native Resolution 3840x2160 @ 60Hz w/ XPR Technology 3840x2160 @ 60Hz w/ XPR Technology 3840x2160 @ 60Hz w/ XPR Technology 3840x2160 @ 60Hz w/ XPR Technology 3840x2160 @ 60Hz w/ XPR Technology
    Inputs/Outputs 2xHDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1 and Full 18Gbps), Audio-Out, SDPIF Out (Optical), USB-A (USB2.0), USB-A (USB 3.0 - 4K UHD USB Media Player), RJ45 2xHDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1 and Full 18Gbps), VGA-In, Audio-In (3.5mm), Audio-Out, SDPIF Out (Optical), USB 2.0 Port (Service), USB-A Power, RJ45, RS232C 2xHDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1 and Full 18Gbps), VGA-In, Audio-In (3.5mm), Audio-Out, SDPIF Out (Optical), USB-A Port (Service), USB-A (Alexa Wi-Fi), USB-A (4K UHD USB Media Player), USB-A (Wi-Fi Wireless Display), RJ45, RS232C 2xHDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1 and Full 18Gbps), VGA-In, Audio-In (3.5mm), Audio-Out, SDPIF Out (Optical), USB-A Port (Service), USB-A (Alexa Wi-Fi), USB-A (4K UHD USB Media Player), USB-A (Wi-Fi Wireless Display), RJ45, RS232C 1xHDMI 1.4 port, 1xHDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1 and Full 18Gbps), VGA-In, Audio-In (3.5mm), Audio-Out, SDPIF Out (Optical), USB 2.0 Port (Service), USB-A Power, RJ45, RS232C
    HDMI 2.0 w/ HDCP 2.2 (Full 18Gbps)
    HDR10 with DCI-P3/REC.2020
    Bluetooth Remote Control NA NA NA NA
    Smart TV Apps (Netflix, YouTube, FireFox) NA NA NA NA
    Compatible with Amazon Alexa & Google Home NA NA
    4K UHD HDR USB Media Player & Blu-ray 3D 1080p NA NA
    PureMotion (smooth judder free video) NA NA

    Product Description

    Instantly project incredible 4K UHD images with the compact 2, 500 LED brightness Optima UHL55 Smart projector. Its protective sliding lens cover and power switch, auto focus, auto keystone, HDR10 support and 250, 000: 1 contrast ratio ensures easy place and play with gorgeous colors and deep Black levels. Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility enable intuitive voice control for easy smart home integration. Use voice commands to power the projector on and off, change volume, change input source and control the USB media player. An Android OS with smart TV apps, Optima Marketplace app store and info wall app deliver USB media playback compatibility, Internet streaming services, downloadable apps and customized information display. Unforce stereo audio with two 8-watt speakers provide crisp audio for movies and music.

    Customer reviews

    3.7 out of 5 stars
    3.7 out of 5
    93 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the picture quality, sound quality, and value of the video projector. They mention that 4K content looks pretty good, and the built-in speakers are quiet. Some appreciate the color. However, some customers differ on quality, brightness, portability, and autofocus.

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    29 customers mention24 positive5 negative

    Customers like the picture quality of the video projector. They mention that the video content looks pretty good, 4K works wonders, and HDR is great. They also appreciate the HDR performance with Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime videos, and the fact that it does 4K very well for the price.

    "...The Optoma UHL55 produces a stunning picture – out of the box. The picture is crisp and clear, and the colors are stunning...." Read more

    "...For the money the picture is stunning. I like the natural colors and level of detail.- The fan noise is very low for me...." Read more

    "...-4K4k works wonders, gaming is sharp and fluid. 4k enhanced games pop and I really can't do it justice in words...." Read more

    "...Great picture, amazing sound, useless OS. Alexa works 1 out of 10 times with limited controls...." Read more

    17 customers mention14 positive3 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the video projector. For example, they mention it has great sound, is quieter than their lamp projector, and has sharp images with 4K resolution. Some appreciate the built-in speakers, the color, and the assumed LED.

    "...The fan is quiet (unless it’s on high altitude mode, in which case it's blasting air like a jet engine)2.)..." Read more

    "...Great picture, amazing sound, useless OS. Alexa works 1 out of 10 times with limited controls...." Read more

    "...Quieter than my lamp projector• Very sharp images with 4K resolution• Bluetooth speaker mode...." Read more

    "...FIRST TAKE:What's good: the built-in speakers, the color, the assumed LED durability...." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the product. They mention that it is a bang for the buck, a great product, and has a better price-to-performance ratio. Some mention that the product has mediocre image quality.

    "BUY THIS NOW WHILE YOU CAN! $749 is an unbelievably low price for an LED DLP 4K UHD smart projector...." Read more

    "...I saw the UHL55 on offer so took a chance - and It's really fantastic value for the money.The Pro's:-..." Read more

    "...At the current under $1k price point, it's also an absolute bargain." Read more

    "This projector is a bang for the buck. Other portable projectors I tried over this were not able to match the quality of this product...." Read more

    10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

    Customers generally like the color of the video projector. They mention that it has vibrant colors, crisp 4K quality, and is bright. The picture is colorful and sharp, and the HDR images, in particular, are breathtaking. Overall contrast, colors, and UHD picture quality blow their mind.

    "...The picture is crisp and clear, and the colors are stunning...." Read more

    "...For the money the picture is stunning. I like the natural colors and level of detail.- The fan noise is very low for me...." Read more

    "...The color saturation more than makes up for it by keeping everything beautifully colored with no washed out image issues.-LIGHTING..." Read more

    "...(although that's where the lack of lumens comes in, as the picture is too washed out at that distance)..." Read more

    27 customers mention15 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the video projector. Some mention it's an excellent product, works great for TV watching, and movies3D is great4K is perfect, while others say it doesn't always work, half the apps don't work, and the sound quality is okay, not very good.

    "...’re within 6 feet of the screen – I have one setup at 6 feet and it works great. The other setup is at 10 feet and it doesn’t work at all…)4.)..." Read more

    "Half the apps don't work, the only way to cast something is to mirror from your phone rendering your phone unusable...." Read more

    "...-PURE MOTIONPure motion is hit or miss but it works well enough for sports. Not really recommend for gaming.-LED PROJECTION..." Read more

    "...of the Smart App features, which is a good thing, because they don't work very well...." Read more

    17 customers mention7 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the brightness of the video projector. Some mention that it has a nice brightness, while others say that it is very noticeable during dark scenes. The remote control is not illuminated, and the picture darkens with HDMI 2.2 on 4K content.

    "...At 1500 LED lumens it is definitely bright enough to watch comfortably with some ambient lighting, but probably not suitable in a room with sunlight..." Read more

    "...The brightness could be higher...." Read more

    "...It is more than bright enough though in a dark room. (Personally, other than Sunday afternoon football, I rarely watch during the day)...." Read more

    "...Bluetooth remote, works in any direction (however it’s not backlit as advertised)The bad•..." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the portability of the video projector. Some mention that it's a great portable product, with a relatively small footprint and built-in speakers. However, others say that it definitely isn't the most portable, and is pretty big despite being touted as portable.

    "...It has a relatively short throw for tight places, and can easily be moved from room to room, or house to house for movie night at a friends place...." Read more

    "...This projector is pretty big despite being touted as portable...." Read more

    "...This is a portable projector with built-in speakers, so I feel lucky that I can take this downstairs if I'm desperate for a dark space...." Read more

    "...Truly a portable projector that could be taken anywhere...." Read more

    7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the autofocus of the video projector. Some mention that it is crisp and has no out of focus corners, while others say that the Youtube app is buggy and the autofocusing is not very useful.

    "...Youtube app is buggy.• Autofocus is not very useful. It worked for me only when the projector was only about 5 ft away (which is about 65”)...." Read more

    "...It has an ethernet port as well as WiFi3.) Auto-focus..." Read more

    "...BUT, about 1 time in 10, when I turn on the projector it TRIES to autofocus, and messes up my manual focus...." Read more

    "...-PICTURE QUALITY.Picture quality is crisp with no out of focus corners...." Read more

    An EXCELLENT all-rounder, at an unbelievable price
    5 Stars
    An EXCELLENT all-rounder, at an unbelievable price
    BUY THIS NOW WHILE YOU CAN! $749 is an unbelievably low price for an LED DLP 4K UHD smart projector. I purchased this as a replacement from my Philips Screeneo S6 when the price first dropped to $749, kicked myself for not buying two of them when the price jumped back up to $999. I've just purchased a second unit, now that the price has dropped back down again. Here’s my personal experience (based on my experience with the other projectors I’ve owned being:1.) 2008 Panasonic PT-AX200U (720p)2.) 2014 BenQ W1070 (1080p)3.) 2019 Philips Screeneo S6 (4K – pixel shifter)The Optoma UHL55 produces a stunning picture – out of the box. The picture is crisp and clear, and the colors are stunning. You don’t have to fiddle around with a bunch of settings to get a really good overall picture – but you can if you want. The standard picture settings (cinema, game etc.) are very decent but, if you're an aficionado, you can also calibrate it - there are a ton of settings to fine tune the color.At 1500 LED lumens it is definitely bright enough to watch comfortably with some ambient lighting, but probably not suitable in a room with sunlight streaming in. Don't be discourage by the 1500 lumens rating: I dug out my old Panasonic and an unused bulb I had for it, and the UHL55 at 1500 lumens was considerably brighter than the Panasonic, which is rated at 2000 lumens. (Incidentally, over the lifetime of the Panasonic, I spent about double its cost on replacement bulbs – an LED light source is a true blessing.)Many of the official reviews for this projector slated it because of the limited apps available in Optoma’s app store, and because it’s operating system is based on Android 6.0 rather than the Android TV variant - that seemed to confuse the reviewers. Aside from it’s amazing picture, this is where this little firecracker really shines. Optoma provides you with the capability to upload APKs using the companion Optoma TapCast app, and them basing the operating system on regular Android rather than Android TV allows you to install a much wider variety of apps than you could if it was based on Android TV. All you need to do is upload the APK for another app store such as the Amazon Appstore; Aptoide; Aptoide TV; SlideME; 1Mobile (the list goes on…) and you open up a whole new universe of really cool apps making this one of the most versatile and functional 4K projectors available. Who would have thought…Other aspects I find decent:1.) The fan is quiet (unless it’s on high altitude mode, in which case it's blasting air like a jet engine)2.) It has an ethernet port as well as WiFi3.) Auto-focus (as long as you’re within 6 feet of the screen – I have one setup at 6 feet and it works great. The other setup is at 10 feet and it doesn’t work at all…)4.) Auto-Keystone (works great at both distances)5.) The Optoma Connect and Optima TapCast apps – these have recently been updated (like a few days ago) and are much more usable and less buggy. Still a few issues but, in general, they provide real benefit and are a great asset to accompany the projector.Optoma Connect: I love this app – you can create info walls that pull together your information (e.g. meetings and events for the day, task list, reminders, the weather forecast, and even your favorite playlist) and display/play it in a fun and useful way. You can schedule this to come on and turn off at a schedule of your choosing – great for giving you a quick overview in the morning of what your day has planned for you.Optoma TapCast: With this app you can fully control the projector, whether it’s projecting or in standby mode. By that, I don’t mean just switch it on and off – Alexa is there to do that for you. I mean you can view the actual projection of the projector on your phone or tablet, even when it is off. Really helpful for staging presentations, downloading and installing apps, and generally controlling to projector from anywhere so long as you’re on the same network. The app also lets you use your mobile device as remote/keyboard or as an “air-mote” – using the gyroscopes in the device to turn gestures into mouse movements. Really useful for those Android apps not designed for TVs that you’ve downloaded that need keyboard input or a mouse to click on various areas of the screen. Starting to see some of Optoma’s strategy and logic here…? Oh, and get this: you can Annotate on the projector image that’s displayed your mobile device, and it will show up on the projected image! “Hey, can you send me a copy of that design up there on the screen?” Goodbye whiteboards and markers…Negatives:1.) Neither of the HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) ports are capable for use as an Audio Return Channel (ARC) so the audio for any media streaming directly from the projector can’t easily be played through your surround sound receiver. If anyone has managed to get this right, please comment and let me know. You can, however, connect the projector to a Bluetooth speaker (or Bluetooth receiver) and direct the audio through your sound system, but without the surround processing. Including an optical audio out (S/PDIF) rather than an ARC seems a little awkward considering that projectors are generally placed a fair distance from a receiver setup. It’s easy to provision the 25ft HDMI cable, but not so easy a 25ft S/PDIF cable.2.) TapCast doesn’t natively support Miracast, so projecting from your windows PC to the projector screen requires installing the TapCast app on your Windows 10/other computer.You can’t beat this 4K projector for value. BUY IT BEFORE THE PRICE HIKES AGAIN!Images are photographs of my UHL55 at 6ft from the screen. There is some ambient light in the room, a fair distance from the screen. The first two images are of the info wall (via Optoma Connect)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars An EXCELLENT all-rounder, at an unbelievable price
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
    BUY THIS NOW WHILE YOU CAN! $749 is an unbelievably low price for an LED DLP 4K UHD smart projector. I purchased this as a replacement from my Philips Screeneo S6 when the price first dropped to $749, kicked myself for not buying two of them when the price jumped back up to $999. I've just purchased a second unit, now that the price has dropped back down again. Here’s my personal experience (based on my experience with the other projectors I’ve owned being:
    1.) 2008 Panasonic PT-AX200U (720p)
    2.) 2014 BenQ W1070 (1080p)
    3.) 2019 Philips Screeneo S6 (4K – pixel shifter)

    The Optoma UHL55 produces a stunning picture – out of the box. The picture is crisp and clear, and the colors are stunning. You don’t have to fiddle around with a bunch of settings to get a really good overall picture – but you can if you want. The standard picture settings (cinema, game etc.) are very decent but, if you're an aficionado, you can also calibrate it - there are a ton of settings to fine tune the color.

    At 1500 LED lumens it is definitely bright enough to watch comfortably with some ambient lighting, but probably not suitable in a room with sunlight streaming in. Don't be discourage by the 1500 lumens rating: I dug out my old Panasonic and an unused bulb I had for it, and the UHL55 at 1500 lumens was considerably brighter than the Panasonic, which is rated at 2000 lumens. (Incidentally, over the lifetime of the Panasonic, I spent about double its cost on replacement bulbs – an LED light source is a true blessing.)

    Many of the official reviews for this projector slated it because of the limited apps available in Optoma’s app store, and because it’s operating system is based on Android 6.0 rather than the Android TV variant - that seemed to confuse the reviewers. Aside from it’s amazing picture, this is where this little firecracker really shines. Optoma provides you with the capability to upload APKs using the companion Optoma TapCast app, and them basing the operating system on regular Android rather than Android TV allows you to install a much wider variety of apps than you could if it was based on Android TV. All you need to do is upload the APK for another app store such as the Amazon Appstore; Aptoide; Aptoide TV; SlideME; 1Mobile (the list goes on…) and you open up a whole new universe of really cool apps making this one of the most versatile and functional 4K projectors available. Who would have thought…

    Other aspects I find decent:
    1.) The fan is quiet (unless it’s on high altitude mode, in which case it's blasting air like a jet engine)
    2.) It has an ethernet port as well as WiFi
    3.) Auto-focus (as long as you’re within 6 feet of the screen – I have one setup at 6 feet and it works great. The other setup is at 10 feet and it doesn’t work at all…)
    4.) Auto-Keystone (works great at both distances)
    5.) The Optoma Connect and Optima TapCast apps – these have recently been updated (like a few days ago) and are much more usable and less buggy. Still a few issues but, in general, they provide real benefit and are a great asset to accompany the projector.

    Optoma Connect: I love this app – you can create info walls that pull together your information (e.g. meetings and events for the day, task list, reminders, the weather forecast, and even your favorite playlist) and display/play it in a fun and useful way. You can schedule this to come on and turn off at a schedule of your choosing – great for giving you a quick overview in the morning of what your day has planned for you.

    Optoma TapCast: With this app you can fully control the projector, whether it’s projecting or in standby mode. By that, I don’t mean just switch it on and off – Alexa is there to do that for you. I mean you can view the actual projection of the projector on your phone or tablet, even when it is off. Really helpful for staging presentations, downloading and installing apps, and generally controlling to projector from anywhere so long as you’re on the same network. The app also lets you use your mobile device as remote/keyboard or as an “air-mote” – using the gyroscopes in the device to turn gestures into mouse movements. Really useful for those Android apps not designed for TVs that you’ve downloaded that need keyboard input or a mouse to click on various areas of the screen. Starting to see some of Optoma’s strategy and logic here…? Oh, and get this: you can Annotate on the projector image that’s displayed your mobile device, and it will show up on the projected image! “Hey, can you send me a copy of that design up there on the screen?” Goodbye whiteboards and markers…

    Negatives:
    1.) Neither of the HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) ports are capable for use as an Audio Return Channel (ARC) so the audio for any media streaming directly from the projector can’t easily be played through your surround sound receiver. If anyone has managed to get this right, please comment and let me know. You can, however, connect the projector to a Bluetooth speaker (or Bluetooth receiver) and direct the audio through your sound system, but without the surround processing. Including an optical audio out (S/PDIF) rather than an ARC seems a little awkward considering that projectors are generally placed a fair distance from a receiver setup. It’s easy to provision the 25ft HDMI cable, but not so easy a 25ft S/PDIF cable.
    2.) TapCast doesn’t natively support Miracast, so projecting from your windows PC to the projector screen requires installing the TapCast app on your Windows 10/other computer.

    You can’t beat this 4K projector for value. BUY IT BEFORE THE PRICE HIKES AGAIN!

    Images are photographs of my UHL55 at 6ft from the screen. There is some ambient light in the room, a fair distance from the screen. The first two images are of the info wall (via Optoma Connect)
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