Optoma Cinemax D2 | UST Projector ₹3,25,000
FOR Form factor is classy, overall brightness and skin tones, motion smoothness
AGAINST No subwoofer pre-out, HDR needs to be tamed a little, ALR sold separately
Taking a good idea and making it great is exactly what Optoma has done here with the latest iteration of the Cinemax series. While they all maintain the family look, which has become ubiquitous for ultra short-throw laser projectors, the Cinemax D2 looks clean and classy. The no-nonsense matte black finish helps it remain discreet, so if you want to fool your friends into thinking you've just bought a giant TV, you might just be able to pull it off!
Natively, the Optoma D2 boasts 3,000 ANSI lumens brightness, which is on par with its more expensive predecessor and plenty for everyday viewing. Yes, even with the curtains open, giving it more of a television-like functionality. Also, like the P2, the D2 gets HDR and HLG support, a true 4K DLP engine from Texas Instruments, a laser light source that's good for at least 20,000 hours of use in normal mode, and some gamer-centric features too.
You might call it full-featured because Optoma has smartly opted to include installer-friendly functions like warping adjustment, 4-corner adjustment and 2D keystone. All of these increase your screen size (or shape) options so the D2 can be shoehorned into any space that has an empty wall and needs to be placed only about 10in away for a 100in image!
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