Now normally you'd expect the single DLP to have an advantage over the three chip Epson, but the Epson, being a more expensive projector likely has made of for any inherent mis-alignment of panels by virtue of better optics. In the case of the close-up of the small PS3 icon, I've provided three other projectors' photos of the same, for your consideration.Īfter the HD141X's logo, next is the BenQ HT1075, then the older HD131Xe, and finally, for a change of pace, the Epson PC4030, a roughly $2000 projector but one of 3 chip design - using LCD. The HD141X does a pretty nice job on both, as you can see from the close up images. These projectors are old and JVC lamps cost at least twice the cost of a used 141x. Unless a used JVC X35/X500, but this is also over budget. One is the scrabble coffee mug from Skyfall, and the other the cloth and bleeding arm from Divergent. Black level is the most difficult and expensive to achieve with projectors. Above are several images that are particularly good at appreciating sharpness. That considered, overall the HD141X looks nice and sharp, especially for the price. That could account for the greater roll off in brightness (toward the corners) mentioned earlier. We expect single chip DLP projectors to be sharp, as they have an inherent advantage - a single chip, not three that have to be aligned, as is the case with 3LCD, LCoS or even those mega expensive 3 chip DLPs.Īt the same time, you don't expect low cost projectors to have anything but entry level quality optics. This isn't something you'll notice watching content, but it is measurable, and can just be scene with a full white projected image. As I move about 1 foot to the left or right of center, the left side seems to be about 7-10% dimmer. The projector seems to roll off brightness in the corners a little more than most, but also, the left side of the screen is not quite as bright as the right. The thing is, Vivid, which is still pretty bright will likely still have better color.īefore I go further, some minor observations. I'd expect to lose at least 500 maybe 1000 lumens from the 2993 measured, in exchange for better color. You can probably improve the color a good bit, but it still won't be pretty. Although I haven't attempted to improve Bright mode, for the daring, go to the Color Settings menu, find White, and add some blue, reduce some green and leave red where it is. We measure brightness around the center of the image (but not a full ANSI measurement.
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