The Optoma CinemaX D2 uses a DuraCore laser system boasting an advertised brightness of 3000 lumens and a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours. This ultra-short-throw model projects an image 100 inches diagonally (254 cm) from a distance of only 30 cm. It is possible to reach a diagonal of 120 inches (305 cm) by moving the projector a little further back.
The CinemaX D2 embeds the new Texas Instruments DMD 0.47″ DLP chip with XPR x4 processing optimized to reduce the announced display delay to 16 ms in Ultra HD and 4 ms in 1080p (Full HD) at 240 Hz. Optoma announces an impressive contrast ratio of 1,800,000:1 probably using a dynamic iris – but probably much less in reality This model is Rec.709 certified and should therefore display perfect colors for Full HD content, but DCI-P3 coverage – mainly used for Ultra HD content – is not specified.The projector also supports HDR10, HLG and even 3D content via DLP-Link glasses support.
Optoma has also developed a specific tool to facilitate geometric correction (3×3 warping) of the image when the wall is not perfectly flat, particularly at the edges. Additionally, wall color adjustment capabilities with six preset options allow the image to be adjusted according to the projection surface.
In terms of connections, there are three HDMI 2.0 inputs, including one eARC compatible, an optical digital audio output, a mini-jack output, an RS-232 port for integration into a home automation system and a USB-A port ( 1.5A). The projector ignores HDMI 2.1. It is therefore not compatible with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) which prevents image tearing or ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) which automatically reduces the display delay when a console is detected. .
It features an audio system consisting of two 10 W speakers.
The Optoma CinemaX D2 Smart comes with a Hako Mini module that allows access to Android TV and all compatible streaming apps, probably all of them like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, MyCanal, OCS, Molotov, RMC Sports, etc.
The Optoma Cinema D2 Smart will be available in October for a price of around €2,400. The non-Smart version – without the Android TV module – should be sold around €200 less. The price difference remains to be confirmed. If it is, it is better to turn to an Apple TV 4K or an Nvidia Shield, which are more profitable in the long term and better followed in terms of updates.