Is This The One To Get? Optoma CinemaX P1 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector Review

We take a look at the Optoma CinemaX P1 4K laser ultra short throw projector.
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[@therealshanelee]

*NEW MODEL IS OUT CinemaX P2 : amzn.to/349c0Gr ITS THE FORCE AWAKENS NOT THE LAST JEDI. ALSO THE PRICE HAS INCREASED TOO $3799*

[@gufiaito69able]

I hate it when the just decide to up$600 just because 🤬

[@bnnett]

Please please please do a head to head comparison with this projector the VAVA and the LG especially the VAVA. I already subscribed and turned on notification cuz I'm hoping you will.

[@ruud4508]

For $1800 you can get the Xiaomi with 5000 Lumen. You just need to tweak the settings a bit to get the image you want. For half the money, it's a no brainer

[@bnnett]

Ruud the Diamond Not really sure of tweaking will bring the Xiaomi up to the level of the Optoma also the Xiaomi isn’t 5000 ANSI Lumens cuz according to many reviews it’s not as bright as the VAVA and the VAVA is 2600 ANSI Lumens I think

[@ruud4508]

@@bnnett i just saw the Epson EH LS500 4000 Lumen for €2500 21%tax included, starting februari. That's better value than the Xiaomi. ALR screen from Shenzhen Sams AV tech co.,Ltd are around €450 fixed frame-750 motorized, which is a lot cheaper than other brands ALR chrystal pet screens. Prices are coming down fast:)

[@vagomaniac]

This review is the best I've ever seen from a non projector specialist. It is how every review should be, informative and non biased, well structured.

[@pbx7257]

Agreed. This was really well done and showcased settings/features the best.

[@davidrivera4289]

Killer review Shane, well worth the long wait. Thanks

[@Dukeoden7458]

I definitely want to add this in my living room soon.Great review

[@wyatt2439]

Great review as always Shane👍

[@rogerhalt3991]

Footage of Aquaman off screen recording looks amazing! I can imagine how it looks in person. Incorporating the good sounding speakers is great. It's a little noisy but price is good

[@6g8j9k]

excellent review , i love it

[@i.straubing889]

Endlich jemand der auch mal was zum 3D sagt! Danke

[@MuscleAL]

Thank for the review! With Good 3D? I'm sold!

[@therealshanelee]

Get it!

[@difrint1]

Dude, I really like the thoroughness of your reviews. Bought the Vava and the family really enjoys it. Am curious whether you share or sell your Calibration Settings? Thanks!

[@therealshanelee]

I don't believe in shared settings. Not everyone has the same screen. Gain, texture, manufacturer etc. Some might not even use a screen. This all plays a drastic part in the final outcome.

[@Fidelis1776]

I now know what I want, and it is this.

[@whogg0521]

I missed this vid when you posted it. You might have just answered my Twitter question to you and Brass Tax today.

[@FooFighter33]

Great review as always. I've owned mine for nearly 2 months now. I have the very same focus issue you mentioned. Great projector though. I bought the Optoma ALR101 screen also to get the best out of it.

[@cjolyvet]

How good do you find the ALR101 compared with a white or grey/high contrast screen? Got the Optoma and now trying to decide on projector screen. Thank you.

[@FooFighter33]

The ALR screen is a definite improvement but whether that’s worth the extra money depends on where you have your projector. If it’s in a dedicated cinema room with barely any light I’d say that it’s not needed. If you’re using the projector in a living room and will be viewing during the day then I think the ALR screen is a good investment especially if you’re planning on keeping the projector for a while or upgrading to a new short throw projector in future.

[@cjolyvet]

Thank you for your sound advice. Thanks.

[@SpenceJT]

Another great review Shane. I'm searching for your review of the Optoma P2 but haven't find anything. Have you/could you review the P2?

[@oliverechevarria4589]

Very nice review! from table to the lower screen how many inches? Thanks

[@roger9280]

Great review. Very tempted to upgrade from my Xiaomi

[@tkram7806]

Hey Shane, great video as always. Did you try any 1080p content to see how that looks on the projector? Curious how normal blu rays looks. Thanks good sir.

[@therealshanelee]

I did. It looks totally fine. It throws an amazing image.

[@notaspectator]

any suggestion to somehow use the speaker with my receiver and 2 bookshelf speakers? thank you , subbed

[@barang23]

This is a REALLY great detailed review! By the way, I see that sometimes there is some light lit under the screen but sometimes it doesn’t. Is that the “rainbow” u are referring to? Thanks!

[@therealshanelee]

No that's the light from the projector since it's so close to the screen.

[@mpfilms_vie]

Great video :)) is it possible to use a Sonos arc with Dolby Atmos sound on the Optima??

[@cbrown1472]

How do you get the 3D to turn on? Mine won’t let me select it to turn it on. Same goes for all those color features you demonstrated. My settings are black and I can’t select them. Thanks!

[@alsuraiye]

Thanks for your reviews on different products. Is it possible to get 150 inches screen size with optoma uhz65ust? Thanks again

[@ColbyMcClain]

Wow Lion King looked AMAZING! Will any of these ultra short throw projectors work on my 92" SI Black Diamond Zero Edge screen? If no, what if I ceiling mound it? I am building a new house and won't have a dedicated theater room anymore. It will be going in the living room but the ceiling fan will be in the way so ultra short throw is appealing but I want to keep my current screen.

[@ilovecoldplayyyy]

Hey Spare, what is the distance you had for a 100 inch display from the wall to the end of the projector? I saw this one but the size is quite big? I could get this one for 2900 dollars or the Xaiomi 4K for 2150? For what would you go? Thanks Thomas

[@jdbeard7934]

Excellent video! I like the walk through on preferred settings and the unbiased review. I’m looking pretty seriously at purchasing the Vava. I really like the LG, however not enough to spend twice the money. What’s your take on the Vava vs the Optoma? If it’s really $1000 more I’m probably still going that route!

[@therealshanelee]

The noise on the Vava take it out of consideration for me.

[@sibbsnibbs]

Hi Shane ... Greetings from across the pond ! ... To begin with I'd like to congratulate on one of the best home cinema equipment and software review channels, that I've seen on KZbin so well done ! ... As you’ve now reviewed both this unit, as well as it’s front projecting cousin, the UHZ65 I would be grateful for an objective opinion as to which projector which you would choose for a dedicated home cinema setup and why please ? ... Many Thanks ... Siobhan

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

I saw a Sony 4K projector online but this is so much more better

[@jasonalec6573]

What brand/model stand do you have it sitting on? Didn't see in the description...

[@barang23]

Hi, Have you tried projecting on a wall? Is there a faint white border? Thanks!

[@johnlim7720]

Great review...do I need to get another type of screen or will it work with my existing matte white screen that I'm using with my current 1080P PJ? Also is there really a big difference image wise compared to the 1080p projector's?

[@therealshanelee]

It will work with a white screen perfectly fine.

[@stevelaminack1516]

Are any of the currently available projectors native 4k or are they all pixel shift? Hope these start showing in show rooms soon. They look great on YT but there is nothing that tells you quality better than see the actual picture. Also from viewing on YT I see little difference in picture compared to the much talked about VAVA. Other than the look of the unit (which isn't worth the extra $$$ IMO) what does this projector offer the VAVA doesn't for the extra $1000 it cost?

[@leighagnello7993]

Also what is the Motion like in movies is it like sony status or like TCL status?

[@netstormuk]

Will these calibration settings work for uhz76ust?

[@SpenceJT]

Do you have any review ...or can you review the Optoma CinemaX P2? I trust your reviews and am particularly curious how well it performs with an ALR screen in a well-lit room.

[@michalsavatar7]

When viewing in a completely dark room, with white walls, is it better to have a white or black UST projector? Which colour projector is less noticeable while watching movies/gaming? I'm thinking of getting the Optoma P2............so can you still play games in game mode with HDR enabled? My LG TV has a HDR Game mode which allows HDR gaming and improved input lag at the same time. I'd hate to use the P2 for gaming in game mode for better input lag, but have to go without the HDR for games that support it. Also, I hear the Optoma P2 has an input lag of around 69ms while my LG TV is around 34ms. Is 69ms still ok for first person shooters? Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@stevemorrison5227]

Very well done! Love your channel. Quick question, my Xiamoi is good with 3D, but the image is darker than I would like it to be even with adjustments. When you say the Optoma 3D pops with the adjustment, would you say it's up to normal movie theater levels? Thanks for your response.

[@therealshanelee]

I'd say it's pretty close.

[@stevemorrison5227]

@@therealshanelee Thank you!

[@jamescase1637]

Awesome review. Unfortunate for me RBE with DLP gives me headaches. Great picture if I could only watch it. RBE doesn't bother you then may be an awesome PJ. Panny and Sony have gone back to 3 lcd /SXRD and price is much cheaper.

[@panglossianaeolist3704]

A very useful and pleasant presentation. Thanks for keeping the 'background moosick', [noise?], to adult level. Can hear the voice over. Nice. - & now the P2. Better ?

[@harta_1509]

Will it have new version coming this Fall?

[@abvmoose87]

So it can be dlp and laser at the same time? It thought it would have to be either or, it says dlp on the box.

[@adriankanis8107]

Nice video ! I’m getting the UK version of this projector! At 3500 Lumens

[@Optimus-Prime-Rib]

Adrian Kanis wonder why 🇬🇧 one has more lumens

[@macho9556]

That's the one I'm looking on getting also. The CinemaX Pro

[@xKeronify]

Would you say that it is visible that it is not native 4k?

[@michalsavatar7]

When it comes to 3D, does this UST projector have a feature like my LG tv where you press a 3D button and it instantly converts whatever 2D image is on screen to 3D? This way you can watch any content in 3D? Is so, that would be amazing. I love 3D gaming on my LG.

[@kangjames2492]

Nope

[@arturb5152]

Can I ask about to review this unit in the future Epson EH-LS100 ? P.s i know is isint a hip one but this rainbow can be bother for some guys ....

[@romanpoppe9029]

How is your center speaker placement working with this kind of projectors? I imagine the voices could be distracting, coming from such a low angle?

[@therealshanelee]

It's a temporary thing. Ideally I would mount it right under the screen above the projector.

[@algeriancitizen6702]

Hello,, I got a problem with my Sony DN860 Reciver and my Optoma UHZ65UST, projector, it doesn’t detected HDR when I played it through my Sony 4K blue ray till I change the installation, (I plugged HDMI ARC Reciver with HDMI ARC Optoma), then; HDMI Sony blue ray to HDMI Sony Reciver but this method doesn’t detected HDR and it’s also delay the sound with the video! So, I changed the installation to the following, The HDMI ARC between the projector and the Ricever still the same, I only moved the HDMI blue ray cable from the Reciver to the HDMI port of the projector directly, and in this case no Delay and HDR has been detected automatically, Dose my installation correct ? Or what do you Advise me, explain me more please, where is the problem?, is it on my Sony reciver ?

[@stevemorrison5227]

I purchased the Optoma CinemaX P1 based on a substantial amount of due diligence and research with the majority of info coming from your review. You were correct on all counts and the tweaks you suggested were easy to understand and implement with great results. On the issue of 3D, which was critical to me, the Optoma DELIVERS! I watched the final sequence of "Rogue 1" and the image did indeed "pop" and there were no...I mean NO issues with ghosting. You can't overstate the joy of watching space battles in 3D on a 120" screen (Vividstorm ALR) I don't know what is around the corner in UST systems, but this is exactly what I wanted right now. Quick note: A projector setting allows you to invert the 3D giving the image depth (my preference) as opposed to having it pop out at you. It's located right under the 3D menu.

[@VividTheater]

I know the Optoma P1 will easily beat the Xiaomi 4K, but it would be nice to see a side by side comparison to see how much more quality one gets over the Xiaomi 4K to justify the price.

[@katieswift9057]

from the videos I've seen, optoma will probably be better, but not enough to justify double the price.

[@JoshFisher567]

I have seen both and the colors and HDR are noticeably better on the P1. I do feel like Optoma jumped the gun on the soundbar. At this price, most people are already going to probably have some sound solution. With that said, the soundbar is better then any TV speakers that I've heard. I haven't seen the LG but pretty much all reviews give the edge to the P1 on color but the LG has better black levels. The LG using a new laser system that doesn't need a color wheel. This apparently doesn't get rid of rainbow effect, but makes it way less noticeably to people who see it, lucky I don't but that really jacked up the price of the LG. Now, double the price than the Xiaomi, for me it came down to being able to buy from a authorized reseller at 2999. Go check avsforums, people have had issue with returns with Xiaomi, eight week turn around time.... Three year warranty with the P1 , no taxes and 40% off any ALR screen is why I chose the P1. photos.app.goo.gl/AovX9MnrjGuEpAFf7

[@zaselimgamingvideos6881]

How will you rate it against sony's 4k laser projector for both gaming and movies(short or long throw doesn't matter).?

[@anandraj6951]

Professional yet interesting review. Good job shane. But its a little too steeply priced. if i import it its gonna be around 6000$!!! Il stick to buget( under 2k) optoma lamp based true 4k for now.

[@mattmiller2761]

I didn't see the speaker and digital audio out delay sliders in the sound settings. Mine has those adjustments.

[@therealshanelee]

They're there.

[@henryrodriguez5966]

Does the p2 2020 model also have 3d ?

[@macho9556]

Would you know if the Optoma CinemaX Pro is a better projector? I had the P1 on my short list but now Optoma has the CinemaX Pro

[@scott6430]

The pro has a better contrast ratio, so yes it is better. Is it worth the extra money? That’s up to you, but having a higher contrast ratio along with some bug fixes I would say go for it if you are already spending 3800 for a P1 then an extra grand isn’t that big of a deal.

[@karimjaouad8941]

When are you planning the vava full review? Thanks

[@therealshanelee]

🤔

[@gufiaito69able]

He already did that

[@HabibiMo1]

Love your reviews Shane! Cinemax P1 or optoma UHZ65 has better colorful picture.?

[@therealshanelee]

Depends on the type of setup you need.

[@HabibiMo1]

@@therealshanelee I am putting it in media room, I am flexiable with setup wall vs. Ceiling Mount. I'd like your guidance out of these two that gives me the better quality image for hdr movies and Netflix hdr shows. Thank you. Also, do can i either from you directly?

[@therealshanelee]

Ceiling would be best.

[@MrMaxggangster]

I like the fact that you mentioned that it comes in black. I have no idea of the reasoning for having a white projector. It would be too distracting for my taste.

[@Eurica76]

Emotiva XMC-2 review ???????

[@user1456]

Did you like this better than the vava? Image quality and Performance wise?

[@therealshanelee]

They're very close to one another.

[@leighagnello7993]

Hi shane just want to know the device only has ARC whereas most T.V.s now have eARC, will running ARC on Optoma P1 be able to give dolby almost through it when streaming it via like Netflix, disney + apple TV etc????

[@michaelmock4894]

The Dolby Atmos of current streaming services is based on Dolby Digital+ only,, for which normal ARC is sufficient.

[@leighagnello7993]

@@michaelmock4894 so all I need to do is connect them up and its all good? No extra app needed?

[@rendroidz4680]

Notice they increased the price. Probably because of high demand or tariff. I’ll probably just hold on to buying one maybe next year benq will release an affordable one.

[@harpreetkanwar]

I can see the rainbow effect in your shots, is that the same thing I would see if I used this ?

[@hyperactivetendencies7054]

Rbe while filming is far more exaggerated. I've only ever seen RBE while watching a review. I've never seen it in person personally. Maybe I've never looked for it or I'm lucky to not be sensitive to it. Either way like he said in the video. If you learn to ignore it you stop really noticing like learning to get used to gray lettbox bars after having a full array TV for a few years.

[@coleschubert9868]

For dynamic black 1 it's what the force awakens looked liked in the theater.

[@michaelkopec.5814]

Great review. I have 2 questions 1) is P1 and CinemaX Pro are same models ? becuase here www.optoma.com/us/product/cinemax-pro/ it says 3,500 ANSI lumens 2) I have Optoma GT5600 with ALR PET screen, should i upgrade to this one ? my main use is in daytime, so there is ambient light present in the room.

[@joelgordon7520]

Two Questions: Is it 'instant on and off'? & Can you simply speak to Alexa or Google at the general direction of the projector or do you have to speak into the remote to get it to accept commands?

[@therealshanelee]

You have to speak into the remote.

[@ddbala]

Do you think I can go larger than 120 with this? I was thinking 135 or 150. Thank you.

[@BrianGarside]

You could but it would be dimmer than what its rated for and may have some warping if pushed too much.

[@Kilenny76]

Will you compare it with the Epson ls 500?

[@therealshanelee]

Doubt they'll send me one.

[@deny5172]

what is the lag time? In Canada this projectors cost $4299.99cnd. Thx for the video.

[@JoshFisher567]

Right now around 130ms which is way off the 55ms advertised. I have discussed with Optoma rep on avsfourms and there is a firmware fix coming soon but pushed back because of virus. 55ms is fine for me I am a casual gamer. If you plan on hooking up a mouse and keyboard I would not recommend this PJ. I don't think any UST has that great of response time as UST has to intentionally distort the picture which adds processing time no matter what. It's just how the technology works but it will get better. I jumped in early but in a year or two I have a feeling these are going to come down in price. Now, if you want a good bang for your buck check out the Optoma gaming PJ. It's 1080P but it does HDR and accepts a 4K signal. HDR is more important then 4k with good source material. Think it has around 8ms lag. Short throw only but a lot cheaper. www.tweaktown.com/reviews/9294/optoma-gt1080hdr-short-throw-gaming-projector-review/index.html

[@deny5172]

@@JoshFisher567 i had the epson 5040ub and played games fine. I'm now on a Sony xbr 850g 85" TV. I'm not keeping it as the quality is poor. Picture and functionality. I think I'll be buying a new Samsung oled or the LG oled. Thanks for the info and videos.

[@JoshFisher567]

​@@deny5172 Can't really go wrong with either choice. LG seems to have a slight advantage when it comes to OLED but Samsung isn't far behind. Seems like the burn in issue has mostly been resolved and you OLED has the best black levels due to no back light , at least not like Quantum/LED. I would of loved to get the 8K 98" Samsung Q900 but 60K is just out slightly out of my price range ;) . I think lag times on UST are bad due to how the technology works. All other brands suffer the same issue. The Xiaomi has 95ms. I think the LG might be a little better but not by much. My previous PJ was an Epson 5030UB and I don't even know what the lag time was. Either it was high or I just don't notice the difference when playing games on my Xbox One X on it vs the P1. For the P1, plug a PC and and the lag is obvious. I was skeptical of ordering a an ALR screen that only had 0.4 gain but I can't overstate how I'm just as impressed by my Grandview 100" ALR screen from a technology standpoint as I am with the P1. Below is short example. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipqrp3iio6eqfqs kzbin.info/www/bejne/boSZp2Oeo9-Eaqc I wanted to go with Fresnel (links below) instead of lenticular (pretty much all UST ALR screens are lenticular). The issue was they are hard screen only and the only affordable ones had to be ordered from China and I couldn't find anyone willing to ship just one. Each has there strengths and weaknesses. lenticular based screens have better viewing angles and no glare but you take a hit in brightness due to the low gain. Fresnel (based of CRT rear projection tech) has amazing ALR from all angles and looks just like an LCD in full lighting conditions. and has a 1.0 to 1.2 gain. The cons are limited viewing angles, potential hot spotting and up untill recently, were limited to 100"s. Right now they seem to used manually in conference rooms and auditoriums as the top maker is DNP, which you can't find a price for, which means it costs a LOT. XY Screens had a very reasonably priced one, cheaper then some of the lenticular based ones but no one would ship it. DNP says they can now make them at any size but DNP seems to be more business based company then home theater based. I ended up getting the Grandview over the other brands as it was the cheapest lectangular one that could actually resolve a 4k pixel. Due to the texture of the Elite Aeon and some other brands, they can't resolve a 4K pixel which reduces sharpness. Some will argue that this doesn't matter but I wouldn't buy a 4K TV that couldn't resolve/produce 4K pixels. Yes, I know the P1 uses mirror shifting technology to achieve 4K so it's not true 4K but it does produce 4K output. That, and HDR content looks amazing. Obviously you are going to get the best results in a dark room but the difference between my lights being on 20% vs off is about a 5% improvement in picture quality. Fresnel based sceens: kzbin.info/www/bejne/il6YfWewYr6SaZI Note: PET Crystal is lenticular basedlenticular kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3XakKOIqdqfbKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIvVqnx8apqtftk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-ZeX2gbJd1pq8 www.projectorscreen.com/blog/HD-Projection-Surfaces-Explained

[@daveduffy4701]

Is that a special screen designed for short throw use?

[@therealshanelee]

Just a normal screen.

[@Trojan0304]

How is this for football viewing for family room? Have plasma for sports now. Honest review with pro & con. Don’t care how it does movies since have bat cave with JVC 2000.

[@swclar99]

Why is it $3800 now on Amazon before it was $3300?

[@D878D5g7]

Are you saying this projector has a sharper image than the LG CineBeam UTS? I would like you to see a comparison.

[@therealshanelee]

Nope I never said that.

[@D878D5g7]

@@therealshanelee Looking forward to the comparison. Thanks for the review.

[@da9el84]

Is your screen wrongly set up? I see a clear curve to the image, as though your screen is "bulging" outwards in the middle.

[@Parallax33]

DanielP yes noticed this... not sure how the image can be judged for focus with a bulge in the screen, will alter the rainbow effect also...

[@xyscreen]

Hallo, das ist Wendy vom XYSceen-Hersteller. Unser PET-Kristallschirm mit Umgebungslichtunterdrückung ist die beste Wahl für den Ultrakurzprojektor. Bei Interesse können Sie sich gerne an uns wenden. E-Mail: [e-mail] whatsapp / wechat / Mobile: [phone] Hier ist der Videolink, wie der Optoma P1-Projektor auf unserem ALR UST-Bildschirm im Helligkeitsraum funktionier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWmcpaKLbM2le68

[@davornovak6818]

Whens the lg hu85la review coming ?

[@therealshanelee]

Soon

[@sunvanchavaska2489]

SpareChange Please give thoughts and comparisons of the p1 vs cinebeam

[@tyvngo]

Would you recommend this Optoma or the Vava?

[@therealshanelee]

This

[@tyvngo]

SpareChange is this this one you would recommend above all else? I wanting the best one and you seem very knowledgeable and a good guy to ask. Thanks!

[@dsteely2588]

Is the 3d active or passive or both?

[@therealshanelee]

Active

[@chrishawk728]

Nice review! I have a vid I uploaded of mines on my page. And I thought it was just me enjoying the 3D movies. It's pretty much perfect in that area lol

[@harta_1509]

What about using this with acoustically transparent screen? Will it works ? Thanks bro! @sparechange

[@AaronStarks]

Great video! I'm seriously considering getting this or the Pro. Question: How tall was the stand you had it on. I'd pissed if I have to get another stand because mine is to high to get 110". Mine is 21.5" in front of an 8ft wall.

[@therealshanelee]

Depends on screen size and wall height.

[@nhernan156]

I have a Sony HD 55es front projector shown onto a 120in Stewart screen. I have a complete Klipsch reference premier sound system with 7.2.4. I have a Denon avr x4200w powering it all. The system sounds amazing and my Sony still has a decent picture but I'm dying to jump into the 4k market. I'm a quadriplegic (spinal cord injury) but I still love movies and in my bedroom I own a Sony xbr x930e 65in tv which does display 4k imagery. I use my Xbox one X as my 4k player and it's nice watching Disney plus on the tv. I'm really thinking about replacing my Sony 55es hd projector and going with either a 4k short throw laser or another 4k overhead projector. I love your videos and I'm kind of liking this optoma 4k laser projector or even (is it the Epson that comes with the projector and special 120in grayish screen to give you the best contrast? ) I know that runs about $6,000. I know Sony has the 295es and I heard JVC is coming out with a budget front throw projector in the $3,500 range. I really like the idea of these short throw projectors! I'm sure they can give me a better picture than I have on my current Sony 55es. I think I got that on sale for $2,500 4yrs ago. I'd love your input as I can't make up my mind. The black levels and brightness sure seem nice on this optoma but I know Sony's 295es is native 4k but doesn't have the same brightness. Help me make a decision..😁👍 I really don't want to spend $10,000 on a projector. This optoma seems awesome and laser seems to be stepping up to the plate lately. Would love to know what you think, my friend. Nick PS Keep up the great work and your home theater is incredible!!

[@therealshanelee]

You'll have a problem with your center channel if you get an ultra short throw unless you plan on ceiling mounting it.

[@nhernan156]

@@therealshanelee I'd ceiling mount it if I had to

[@isaacsykes3]

So PLEASE, give me your honest opinion, my wife asked me what I want for Christmas 🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 am I (should I) tell her the Optoma P1 UST, or the JVC NX5( I think the NX7) might be asking for a little too much, and I'd still need to get an ALR screen. Once again, thanks in advance and keep up the great work...also feel free to provide affiliate links with your recommendations.

[@therealshanelee]

JVC for a dedicated room. UST for the living room. Call Robert for either and tell him we sent you 914-723-3344. Or use the B&H link for the P1 bit.ly/34GlJmf

[@isaacsykes3]

@@therealshanelee thank you very much. The projector is for a dedicated theater room. Do you mind recommending a screen?

[@therealshanelee]

Check out Stewart film screen or Elite screens if you want to be more affordable.

[@isaacsykes3]

@@therealshanelee Thanks fam!!

[@isaacsykes3]

IYO which of the two do you think has the better picture quality, I really don't have a lot of Spare Change, so I really want to get this right as I still have to get theater seats as well. But, I promise I won't bother you anymore after this, regarding this matter. Thanks again.

[@davornovak6818]

do you no the input lag on the optoma p1 ?

[@cedricvillani8502]

Also Avaiable from BH Photo for $3,299.00

[@noseonscent1935]

I read on line that this X P1 is 3D capable. Is this true? Thanks

[@therealshanelee]

I take it you haven't watched this video.

[@noseonscent1935]

@@therealshanelee Of course I watched it. I don't recall any mention of 3D.

[@noseonscent1935]

Your coverage of 3D must have been like 3 seconds lol. It wouldn't hurt to show viewers a 3D movie with glasses on to really talk about it in depth. My bad.

[@G1lgamesj]

I know It's also DLP and all but I wonder if this one got less rainbow effect? As I hated it on the UHZ65 not ust.

[@therealshanelee]

It's the same.

[@G1lgamesj]

@@therealshanelee damn... But what's the alternative? Epson cinema 6050ub?

[@therealshanelee]

@@G1lgamesj that's not an ultra short throw.

[@G1lgamesj]

@@therealshanelee I know but I have the option to place both.

[@EverydayShhh]

Ultimate question the LG or this P1 trying to figure it out before Christmas (it's been 1.5 months of researching) lol

[@IchGlaubEsHacktWohl]

I had the same question and after seeing both side by side I went for the Optoma and got mine now since October.

[@EverydayShhh]

@@IchGlaubEsHacktWohl u saw it side by side in person n went with the p1?

[@IchGlaubEsHacktWohl]

@@EverydayShhh Yep, here is the video of the reseller (sorry in German) from his show room and I was sitting there in front of both screens comparing them . The LG picture was slightly better (but no 3D) and could also be much closer to the wall but nothing to justify the price. facebook.com/GROBIHeimkino/videos/517238632158551/ .

[@joehardell6325]

CAN YOU USE THIS WITH BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES?

[@therealshanelee]

Yep

[@spacestar4189]

I see on some of the samples those lines, this means i am infected?

[@hyperactivetendencies7054]

Not technically. It's much more exaggerated while filming vs in person. I've seen RBE while watching reviews, but in person I've never noticed any RBE with DLP.

[@ayoknightz9037]

Did u just say it can be mounted on the sealings ?

[@therealshanelee]

Yep

[@ayoknightz9037]

@@therealshanelee nice guess I have see my go to projector

[@danielmcguinness4975]

No but mounts on the ceiling though.

[@AR-ke8wg]

Hey, great review thanks. I downloaded all the manuals and setup guides from their website... apparently to get optimal lowest input lag for gaming u have to try and set this thing up without using any warping, digital keystone correction.... once u use the warping input lag increases. Can u test this please. The file download is smart fit installation guide... step G advanced installation without smartfit.

[@therealshanelee]

I haven't noticed much difference.

[@Entertainment_Telfezyon]

So is this thing wifi capable?

[@therealshanelee]

Yep.

[@viceversacn]

I really want to get one, but it has been of stock everywhere!

[@therealshanelee]

Call Robert at Value Electronics he can order it for you.

[@johnnycastle1044]

Vava or P1?

[@BrianGarside]

P1 his reply above confirms this

[@bena754]

what is the point of a 4k projector that can only go up to 120 inches

[@therealshanelee]

Their ratings are based on 120" size to reach the optimal performance. You can of course always go larger.

[@santiagodraco]

If you had the proper screen, like the EliteScreens AEON CLR, you'd have a much better image including in a room with bright lighting. It's an amazing difference over a white screen like you are using here.

[@therealshanelee]

The proper screen for a light controlled room for enhanced black levels is the screen I used. I did not use a white screen.

[@santiagodraco]

@@therealshanelee What screen is the one you used in the video? Is it designed for USTP? That is my point. If you are using a screen designed for an overhead projector, that has ALR, then it's going to degrade the image quality of an UST. That is the point i'm trying to make.

[@therealshanelee]

@@santiagodraco you might want to learn what an ALR screen is used for. You can get them for both ceiling and UST projectors. They are designed to be used with ambient light. If you have a light controlled room a white screen is the most accurate to test image fidelity no matter the projector type. A low gain screen will enhance black levels which is what I used. If anything an ALR screen will degrade the image in a light controlled room.

[@santiagodraco]

​@@therealshanelee at about 18:48 the image is showing a lot of ambient light even though the room lighting appears low. That was what I was referring to in my original post. For people looking to purchase an UST projector it would be good for them to know that that can be addressed with the proper screen, designed for UST projectors. If you want to imply I'm wrong and don't know what I'm talking about, well you do you.

[@therealshanelee]

@@santiagodraco again you are wrong. There is no ambient light. You may want to learn about different screen types and materials.

[@Lintahlo]

I understand using a projector screen is superior. Still. Shame you didn’t do any barewall viewing to see what it’s like.

[@therealshanelee]

I know what's it's like. A typical wall will have textures and not be perfectly flat like a good quality screen. That's why I don't use a wall.

[@Lintahlo]

Ok I gotcha, thanks for the reply. :)

[@cedricvillani8502]

mine just came today from projector people dot com for 3200 and visa 200 cash card

[@abdominussi]

nice review, thanks. but stop playing around with the color settings without actually calibrating with tool, that will never lead to an accurate result.

[@therealshanelee]

I believe that was mentioned in the video. I'm sure you heard me say it.

[@fukrfuck290]

idc about the price $$$$ immo get 1!!!..rather than the VaVa!!!-lol then a vivid storm floor screen!

[@HotOneRecordz]

I would be all over this if it could do 150". Vava can do 150" but I don't trust that brand plus they only have it in white.

[@therealshanelee]

You can you just have to pull it out further.

[@HotOneRecordz]

@@therealshanelee u think it would be ok? I mean it don't list it as a feature opposed to the vava that says it goes up to 150. That's another reason I am scared of the vava... I think they're exaggerating the size recommendations.

[@HotOneRecordz]

@@TrubaMoya yea... Seen it for 2300 on black friday. Came so close to pulling the trigger. I wish it came in black tho.

[@HotOneRecordz]

@@TrubaMoya good to know. Didn't think about dust or scratches. I'll probably watch the vava and if they lower the price I will have to get it.

[@MrAndrewolsson]

You want to know something sad. This projector would give a better image then any cinema in Australia....

[@brewt1mer]

Richard Smack better than the imax in Sydney.....I think not

[@MrAndrewolsson]

@@brewt1mer I said Cinema Not IMAX. Please tell me which cinema is Australia has HDR or Dolby Vision. Please tell me. Im waiting.