Optoma UHD38

High brightness No notable input lag Cinematic gaming and movies 32:9 ultrawide mode

Long-throw lens Some light leakage in a blackout Average black levels Fiddly remote

With plenty of brightness, contrast and colour, this good value 4K HDR projector specialises in low latency immersive gaming yet also creates involving home cinema. However, it’s long-throw lens makes it best for reasonably large rooms.

Good connectivity; plenty of set up options; affordable

Lack of brightness during dark scenes (especially with 3D); missing shadow detail in dark scenes; limited vertical shift

Minimal input lag 1080p at up to 240fps Bright, detailed 4K images

Grey-ish black level HDR can’t hit TV levels

A solid home cinema projector, the Optoma UHD38 is also seriously good for gaming. The UHD38 is a good home cinema projector with rather underwhelming black levels, but it’s a great projector if you’re into gaming. It will do 4K/60 on your Xbox Series...