Optoma UHZ50 DLP Projector Review - Can it do HDR?

We take a look at the Optoma UHZ50 and you can read the in-depth review here - www.avforums.com/reviews/optoma-uhz50-4k-dlp-laser-projector-review.20723/
The Optoma UHZ50 offers a good entry point to laser-powered home entertainment DLP projection with a performance that gives you decent image quality for SDR movies, sports and gaming. It is a little weak when it comes to HDR, but no DLP projector at this price point will give you contrast, colour, or dynamic range that can create a convincing HDR image; however, there is a perceivable brightness difference compared to SDR content. This is not a projector for critical home cinema movie viewing as blacks are grey and there is a lack of contrast and crushed blacks, but it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a fun, useful all-rounder for casual gaming, sports and movies. Overall, with excellent input lag for gaming, and a decently bright image for most white-coloured rooms, thanks to the use of a laser light source and the portability of a projector, this perfectly fits the home entertainment branding and provides a good all-round performance.
*The good*
Laser light source for instant on/off and lifespan
Good value for money as an all-round big screen projector
Colour and greyscale are good with SDR content out of the box
Can be used with a wide variety of content types
Looks bright, sharp and vivid in the right conditions
Good input lag for SDR gaming on a big screen
The potential of PC gaming at 1080/240hz
ISF modes
3D, if that’s still your thing…
*The not so good*
Lacks real contrast
Weak black levels and crushed blacks
Not an HDR projector or for critical movie viewing
Video processing has slight issues with upscaling, motion and colour gradations
Streaming quality and app support is poor
Speakers sound thin and should only be used in emergencies
Pricey when compared to the recent competition
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[@trendyprojectors4743]

Thank you! Since it has low input lag, it is a great projector for gaming!

[@Sysshad]

Good review. Do you know if it can do 3d sbs from a PC? The manual doesn't really tell

[@HabibiMo1]

Thanks for the review. Kindly would u compare other laser projectors from LG and Benq? Which one u recommend for hdr movies/shows?

[@avforums]

We have a review coming soon for the new BenQ W4000i as well as reviews for the TK860i and W2710i, so stay tuned and subscribe!

[@HabibiMo1]

Looking forward to the reviews! Also, if you can please review LG hu915qb triple laser would be Awesome! Thank you for all insights

[@wally6193]

do these new models of DLP still have the dreaded rainbow effects.

[@avforums]

Yes, if you are susceptible to the rainbow effect it is still present with some content types now and again.

[@wally6193]

@@avforums thanks, are there any new model DLP 4K Laser projectors that don't have the rainbow effect.

[@complexacious]

I had to look up what the "bum" button between mute and the three dots was at 2:18. "Display Mode" says the manual. Yeah, I don't see it. It's a bum.