Optoma HD28E Projector Overview

The Optoma HD28E is a versatile Full HD DLP projector designed to deliver bright, detailed, and immersive visuals for home entertainment, presentations, and gaming. With strong performance, rich feature support, and a compact form factor, it's an excellent option for users seeking high-quality projection without breaking the bank.

Design and Display

The HD28E features a compact design with a clean white chassis, weighing just 2.8 kg and measuring 316 x 244 x 108 mm — making it portable and easy to set up. It uses DLP™ technology to project a 1080p Full HD resolution image with exceptional clarity. With a brightness of 3,800 lumens and a high 30,000:1 contrast ratio, it maintains vibrant visuals even in rooms with ambient light. The projector supports both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, and can project screen sizes from 28" to 301" diagonally.

The manual zoom (1.1x) and throw ratio of 1.47–1.62:1 allow for flexible placement, while ±40° vertical keystone correction helps easily align the image. Uniformity is rated at 80%, ensuring consistent image quality across the screen.

Performance and Features

The HD28E runs on a 240W lamp light source with up to 15,000 hours of lifespan in Dynamic mode, significantly reducing maintenance. It's fully 3D capable and supports a wide range of 2D and 3D formats, including Frame-pack, Side-by-Side, and Over-Under configurations.

Gamers will appreciate its low 16ms input lag, which ensures responsive gameplay. It’s also compatible with a broad range of PCs and media devices, including FHD, UXGA, WXGA, and Mac resolutions.

Audio, Connectivity, and Extras

The projector comes with a built-in 5W speaker for casual use and includes 1x HDMI 1.4a with 3D support, USB-A (1.5A power output), and a 3.5mm audio out. Optional wireless support is available via the WHD200 kit.

For user convenience, the HD28E includes a backlit remote, a multilingual OSD with support for 25 languages, and security features such as a Kensington Lock and password protection. It operates quietly at just 26dB (min) and is designed for usage in environments up to 3,000m altitude.

Power and Efficiency

The projector supports 100–240V, 50–60Hz input and consumes between 205W and 295W in operation, with only 0.5W draw in standby. It ships with the power cord, remote control, two AAA batteries, and a basic user manual.