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title: "GT1080HDR Short Throw Gaming Projector | Enhanced Gaming Mode"
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# 8.4ms ultra-low input lag 120Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming 120" image from just 4 feet GT1080HDR Short Throw Gaming Projector | Enhanced Gaming Mode

**Brand:** optoma
**Price:** A$2173
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Game. Stream. Impress. All from 4 feet away.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GT1080HDR Short Throw Gaming Projector | Enhanced Gaming Mode by optoma
- **How much does it cost?** A$2173 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/155040009-gt1080hdr-short-throw-gaming-projector-enhanced-gaming-mode)

## Best For

- optoma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted optoma brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endurance for Years:** Enjoy up to 15,000 hours of lamp life—over a decade of epic gaming and binge-watching without hassle.
- • **Lightning-Fast Response:** Dominate every game with an 8.4ms input lag and 120Hz refresh rate for blur-free, ultra-smooth visuals.
- • **Space-Savvy Short Throw:** Project a massive 120" screen from only 4 feet away—perfect for stylish setups in compact living spaces.
- • **Cinematic HDR Brilliance:** Experience stunning HDR10 color accuracy with a 6-segment color wheel delivering vibrant, true-to-life images.
- • **Versatile Connectivity & 3D Ready:** Plug into all your devices with dual HDMI ports and immerse yourself in full 3D content for next-level entertainment.

## Overview

The Optoma GT1080HDR is a short throw 1080p gaming projector featuring HDR10 support, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-low 8.4ms input lag for competitive gaming. It projects a large 120" image from just 4 feet, making it ideal for smaller rooms. With 3,800 lumens brightness, a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 6-segment color wheel, it delivers vivid, cinematic visuals. Its 15,000-hour lamp life ensures long-term use, while flexible connectivity options and full 3D support make it a versatile choice for gamers and media enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Elevate your gaming experience with the short throw, 1080P, 3, 800 lumens Optoma GT1080HDR. Enhanced gaming mode combined with a 120Hz refresh rate enable blur-free visuals with lightning-fast, 8. 4ms response time for a competitive gaming advantage. Keystone correction delivers flexible installation options. Powerful 10-Watt speaker fills a room with loud and crisp audio to further enhance media and presentations. Robust inputs include HDMI 2. 0 and VGA for connectivity to a wide range of devices. A 15, 000-hour lamp life enables many years of use with minimal maintenance. GT1080HDR FAQs: Question: Does the Projector output native 4K UHD? Answer: No. The projector can accept a 4K UHD or 4K UHD HDR signal, then output 1080p HDR with a small degree of upscale to 4K UHD. Question: Is Short Throw easy to set up? Answer: Simply place the projector on a flat surface. If the projector is not level, use the vertical keystone function to align the image. Question: My image is not straight or aligned to the screen or wall. How can I fix this? Answer: This means the projector is not resting on a surface that is completely flat and level OR the projection surface is not flat. A Short Throw projector lens is less tolerant of misalignment than standard throw projectors, so projecting from a flat surface will ensure a straighter image. Question: Does this projector support HDR? Answer: Yes, the projector supports HDR10 for stunning white and black levels along with rich cinematic color. HDR is supported on the port marked “HDMI 2.0”. Question: Does the projector support Xbox Series X/S and PS5 along with HDMI 2.1? Answer: The projector supports the Xbox Series X/S and PS5. One HDMI port on the projector is HDMI 2.0 which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.1. The projector can accept a 4K UHD HDR 60Hz signal, 1440p HDR 60Hz signal, 1080p HDR 60Hz signal -- then output in 1080p HDR 60Hz. If the signal is 1080p HDR 120Hz, the projector will output 1080p HDR 120Hz. 4K UHD 120Hz is not supported. Question: What is the input lag for the projector? Answer: With Enhanced Gaming Mode enabled -- 1080p 60Hz is 16ms and 1080p 120Hz is 8.4ms. Question: Does the projector support 4K UHD 120Hz? Answer: No. The projector supports 1080p 120Hz only. For Optoma’s current lineup of 4K UHD models, visit the True 4K UHD section on the Optoma Brand Store on desertcart. Question: Does the projector support 3D? Answer: Yes. 1080p 3D content is supported in Top/Bottom, Side by Side, Sequential (PC) and Frame Pack (Blu-ray). Question: Where can I buy 3D DLP Link Glasses? Answer: Compatible 3D DLP Link Glasses can be purchased directly from desertcart from brands such as APEMAN and Boblov.

Review: Great Cinematic projector! - Firstly, I wanted to say that I was not compensated to write this review. It is simply the result of my good experience with this projector over the last month. Also, I’ve had experience with 2 pevious projectors, the most recent being the Optoma EH415ST (which is also a decent 1080p projector) and 2 projectors I tried and returned. I really just wanted better, more accurate color and a way to show my 3D collection. I was sold on the Optoma short throw set up. It works perfect for me as I move my projector around. It isn’t as finnicky as the Ultra Short Throw projectors. For those you need an absolutely flat, fixed screen because they show every little imperfection. Believe me I tried. This Optoma short throw of 100 inches at about 4 feet is thankfully, more forgiving. And lastly, I’m not a gamer so I can’t speak to the input lag and all that. But I imagine it would be a very good experience. Setting up: It’s pretty intuitive. I have yet to look at the manual or even the quick setup card. You turn it on, plug in your roku, firestick, bluray player or whatever in HDMI 1 and get familiar with settings you prefer. Pretty simple. Even a Caveman could do it. There was no substantial lens cap on mine. It came with a clam shell cover that was taped on. Remote: I got a small remote….like roku small with a lot of little buttons. Luckily, my old, larger remote works with this projector and is easier to work. You can buy these on desertcart for a reasonable price. Brightness and Daylight viewing: Hey, it’s a laser light! It has a very long lifespan and It’s super bright. For me, it stays in ECO mode and I find myself turning down the brightness. I’m including a photo of the screen with a couple of window shades up. It will still produce a decent image. And you can adjust for this by choosing a different mode and tweaking settings. I think it would do a very good job in a conference room in presentation mode. At night, I can have a lamp or 2 on with very little degradation of the image.. Also, I turn my projector on and off a lot. I think the laser is a better choice for this. Color and image quality: This projector has rich, accurate color and produces, what are sometimes, eyepopping whites and colors. I found that the best setting for this is the Cinema mode. It seems to do a great job with whatever it does with 4k and HDR input and produces beautiful images. Black levels are very good. Maybe not as good as a OLED tv, but it’s better than my LG 4k flat screen. Here are some of my settings for the Cinema mode: I leave dynamic range, or HDR on auto. Brightness, contrast and color can be zero…. Or -4 brightness and +4 color. In the color group, Brilliant color goes on the blue side at the low end and green at the top. I leave it in the middle at 5. For Gamma I leave it at standard. I do find the Cinema mode is on the blue side with temperature set at Cold…. I adjust this with +5 for Tint. Or you can adjust the color temperature. Pretty simple. You’re mostly adjusting the brightness and color as you go from media to media. I also spent time with the RGB mode. It’s preset very warm and on the green side. You can adjust with tint and color temp. Whites aren’t as brilliant, but this can be easier on the eyes. I tend to have sharpness turned up all the way but it depends on the media. Older films that are lower resolution copies can benefit from turning down it down. Random: I watched the movie Speed Racer last night. My gosh, what an eyecandy extravaganza! Looked fantastic! 3D viewing: It’s good, nice color but you still see roughness in action. Optoma touts the 120 hz support as being helpful with 3D, but I believe this only applies to a game console or computer. Correct me if I’m wrong. I was pleasantly surprised that once you switch to 3D mode, you can still adjust image settings. I’ll keep playing with that. Photos: I’ve included some photos….not really for close inspection. Just snaps I took from my couch with my phone mainly to show color. And my first screen was screwed up at the top. The real thing is better with proper keystone, color and sharpness. All in all, I think Optoma hit a sweet spot here. A laser projector that produces a beautiful, cinematic image as good or better than a movie theater and support for 4k and HDR input. If you have the bucks and the short throw works for you, give it a try!
Review: So far, so great, huge bang for buck. - I'm particularly sensitive to any sort of input delay, and even used a high refresh rate camera to try to detect any noticeable delay between my laptop running at 144hz with 1ms delay and this projector. It truly works as advertised, and if used with a PC you'll experience lower input latency than you would with a standard TV (or even a decent gaming monitor) with a console. Picture looks great indoors and outdoors, it really only meets acceptable levels for use outdoors around sunset give or take about 15 minutes depending on where it's being used. Things to know: This is truly an extremely short throw, if you're not using a ceiling mount, you either need a relatively tall and high projector screen or you need to keep it a few inches from the ground. Do not tip the projector itself. This projector puts out a LOT of heat in a relatively short amount of time but does not noticeably increase in heat after the first few minutes. You're going to want an external speaker. I did not buy this intending to use the built-in speaker, and it was not loud enough to easily hear quieter dialogue in movies even while indoors while watching with just one other person. This isn't the most adjustable projector in the world, but again, the bang for your buck is fantastic if you're looking to put in just a little effort making sure you've set it up correctly and keep in mind some of its inherent quirks. You're going to want a ceiling mount for the sake of the device and to use it to its full ability. I don't have one currently because I intend to use it in multiple places and I'm renting my home and can't put one in. For your money, this is probably one of the best all-around projectors, especially if you intend to play games competitively either online or with friends. I've had no problems playing Marvel Vs Capcom, Overwatch, Tekken 7, or Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

## Features

- HDR COMPATIBLE: HDR10 technology (with 4K input) enable brighter whites and deeper black levels; a 6-segment color wheel (RYGCWB) produces accurate color with sRGB & REC. 709 color profile
- Fast response time: enhanced gaming mode enables Lightning-fast response time of 8. 4ms with a 120Hz refresh rate
- Short throw lens: experience a large 120" Image projected from 4 feet away, allowing placement closer to the screen – ideal for smaller spaces and easier installation
- Bright, razor-sharp images: 3, 800 Lumens, 50, 000: 1 contrast ratio, and full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) Enable a detailed, clear image
- Long lamp life: Enjoy up to 15, 000 hours of lamp life enabling an average of 4 hours of viewing time every day 10 plus years.
- Flexible connectivity: connect to gaming consoles, media players and other HDMI devices such as Google Chromecast, Fire stick and Apple TV; inputs include dual HDMI (1. 4a 3D support)
- Easy image set-up: vertical keystone correction plus/- 40 degrees allows the GT1080HDR to be off-center without having to elevate it to project the image onto the screen, resulting in an easy, more flexible image set-up
- Versatile PROJECTOR: The GT1080HDR including a 10-watt speaker is ideal in a variety of environments including family rooms, theater rooms and game rooms, as well as outdoor spaces such as backyards, camping, tailgating and more
- Full 3D: The GT1080HDR displays True 3D content from almost any 3D source, including 3D Blu-ray Disc players, 3D broadcasting, and the latest-generation game consoles; support for 144Hz rapid-refresh Rate provides ultra-smooth flicker-free images; 3D glasses required

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07W62S2SJ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,104 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #841 in PC Gaming Mice |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (864) |
| Date First Available | September 3, 2019 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.61 pounds |
| Item model number | GT1080HDR |
| Manufacturer | OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY |
| Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 9.5 x 4.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optoma
- **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI, USB
- **Display resolution:** 1920 x 1080
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Short Throw

## Images

![GT1080HDR Short Throw Gaming Projector | Enhanced Gaming Mode - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LwTgs50rS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this optoma gt1080hdr projector play 2d movies in 3d?**
A: YES!!!.........you have to be smart enough to look for conversion software, dont listen to everything you read on the comments and do some research for yourself, dont listen to this either, do your own research.  NVIDIA vision, AiseeSoft, etc there are a few ways to do this with several different setups.

**Q: Are you able to view this projector in a daylight room, such as a business meeting? Or does it need to be viewed in a dimly lit room?**
A: Honestly. All projectors should be used in a dim lit room. It depends on size of image. You want a 60" or 120". 120" no 60" i think you could get away with it.

**Q: Cuántos lúmenes ansi ofrece este equipo, me explico lúmenes ansi es muy diferente a lúmenes totales o en general?**
A: Dear Optoma Customer,

We measure our projector's brightness in ANSI Lumens, the GT1080HDR is rated at 3800 lumens. If you have any further questions, please contact Optoma technical support at 888-289-6786 Monday - Friday 6 AM - 5 PM PST for further assistance.

**Q: What is the native resolution? Could i mount on ceiling to point down and project for cutting sewing projects.**
A: Dear Optoma Customer,

This is a native 720p projector, meaning 1280x720.  If you have any further questions, please contact Optoma technical support at 888-289-6786 Monday - Friday 6 AM - 5 PM PST for further assistance.

Sincerely,
Optoma Support.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Cinematic projector!
*by W***T on March 18, 2023*

Firstly, I wanted to say that I was not compensated to write this review. It is simply the result of my good experience with this projector over the last month. Also, I’ve had experience with 2 pevious projectors, the most recent being the Optoma EH415ST (which is also a decent 1080p projector) and 2 projectors I tried and returned. I really just wanted better, more accurate color and a way to show my 3D collection. I was sold on the Optoma short throw set up. It works perfect for me as I move my projector around. It isn’t as finnicky as the Ultra Short Throw projectors. For those you need an absolutely flat, fixed screen because they show every little imperfection. Believe me I tried. This Optoma short throw of 100 inches at about 4 feet is thankfully, more forgiving. And lastly, I’m not a gamer so I can’t speak to the input lag and all that. But I imagine it would be a very good experience. Setting up: It’s pretty intuitive. I have yet to look at the manual or even the quick setup card. You turn it on, plug in your roku, firestick, bluray player or whatever in HDMI 1 and get familiar with settings you prefer. Pretty simple. Even a Caveman could do it. There was no substantial lens cap on mine. It came with a clam shell cover that was taped on. Remote: I got a small remote….like roku small with a lot of little buttons. Luckily, my old, larger remote works with this projector and is easier to work. You can buy these on amazon for a reasonable price. Brightness and Daylight viewing: Hey, it’s a laser light! It has a very long lifespan and It’s super bright. For me, it stays in ECO mode and I find myself turning down the brightness. I’m including a photo of the screen with a couple of window shades up. It will still produce a decent image. And you can adjust for this by choosing a different mode and tweaking settings. I think it would do a very good job in a conference room in presentation mode. At night, I can have a lamp or 2 on with very little degradation of the image.. Also, I turn my projector on and off a lot. I think the laser is a better choice for this. Color and image quality: This projector has rich, accurate color and produces, what are sometimes, eyepopping whites and colors. I found that the best setting for this is the Cinema mode. It seems to do a great job with whatever it does with 4k and HDR input and produces beautiful images. Black levels are very good. Maybe not as good as a OLED tv, but it’s better than my LG 4k flat screen. Here are some of my settings for the Cinema mode: I leave dynamic range, or HDR on auto. Brightness, contrast and color can be zero…. Or -4 brightness and +4 color. In the color group, Brilliant color goes on the blue side at the low end and green at the top. I leave it in the middle at 5. For Gamma I leave it at standard. I do find the Cinema mode is on the blue side with temperature set at Cold…. I adjust this with +5 for Tint. Or you can adjust the color temperature. Pretty simple. You’re mostly adjusting the brightness and color as you go from media to media. I also spent time with the RGB mode. It’s preset very warm and on the green side. You can adjust with tint and color temp. Whites aren’t as brilliant, but this can be easier on the eyes. I tend to have sharpness turned up all the way but it depends on the media. Older films that are lower resolution copies can benefit from turning down it down. Random: I watched the movie Speed Racer last night. My gosh, what an eyecandy extravaganza! Looked fantastic! 3D viewing: It’s good, nice color but you still see roughness in action. Optoma touts the 120 hz support as being helpful with 3D, but I believe this only applies to a game console or computer. Correct me if I’m wrong. I was pleasantly surprised that once you switch to 3D mode, you can still adjust image settings. I’ll keep playing with that. Photos: I’ve included some photos….not really for close inspection. Just snaps I took from my couch with my phone mainly to show color. And my first screen was screwed up at the top. The real thing is better with proper keystone, color and sharpness. All in all, I think Optoma hit a sweet spot here. A laser projector that produces a beautiful, cinematic image as good or better than a movie theater and support for 4k and HDR input. If you have the bucks and the short throw works for you, give it a try!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far, so great, huge bang for buck.
*by S***M on July 29, 2021*

I'm particularly sensitive to any sort of input delay, and even used a high refresh rate camera to try to detect any noticeable delay between my laptop running at 144hz with 1ms delay and this projector. It truly works as advertised, and if used with a PC you'll experience lower input latency than you would with a standard TV (or even a decent gaming monitor) with a console. Picture looks great indoors and outdoors, it really only meets acceptable levels for use outdoors around sunset give or take about 15 minutes depending on where it's being used. Things to know: This is truly an extremely short throw, if you're not using a ceiling mount, you either need a relatively tall and high projector screen or you need to keep it a few inches from the ground. Do not tip the projector itself. This projector puts out a LOT of heat in a relatively short amount of time but does not noticeably increase in heat after the first few minutes. You're going to want an external speaker. I did not buy this intending to use the built-in speaker, and it was not loud enough to easily hear quieter dialogue in movies even while indoors while watching with just one other person. This isn't the most adjustable projector in the world, but again, the bang for your buck is fantastic if you're looking to put in just a little effort making sure you've set it up correctly and keep in mind some of its inherent quirks. You're going to want a ceiling mount for the sake of the device and to use it to its full ability. I don't have one currently because I intend to use it in multiple places and I'm renting my home and can't put one in. For your money, this is probably one of the best all-around projectors, especially if you intend to play games competitively either online or with friends. I've had no problems playing Marvel Vs Capcom, Overwatch, Tekken 7, or Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbelievable picture quality and brightness
*by W***S on August 15, 2020*

One of the most important things to know imo is that you cannot use keystone, zoom, image shift or edge masking while you have "enhanced gaming" mode turned on. This means you must physically place this projector in the perfect position in pretty much every way including height, in order to get a perfect rectangle picture (with enhanced gaming on). All that being said, this is an incredible projector if none of the above is an issue for you. Before this, I had a "Dr J" projector that I picked up for like $80 and as you can imagine, it didn't look great but I've used it for months and it was a good bit of fun, but this easily looks 10x better than that, no exaggeration. This projector looks every bit as good as my 4 year old flat screen tv, even when it's blown up over 200 inches ( I ran out of wall to go bigger). Right now I'm just projecting on a normal painted textured wall in a living room with a very large window so just some cheap blinds controlling the ambient light and even with that it has outstanding quality. I would submit pictures or video but my phone is far lower quality than this projector and would only make this look worse than it does in reality. Sound works well enough but isn't loud. The remote works great and doesn't need to be aimed at anything to work. I'll never buy a tv again. Never.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Optoma GT1080HDR Short Throw Gaming Projector | Enhanced Gaming Mode for 1080P 120Hz Gaming at 8.4ms | 4K UHD Support | Play HDR for 4K and 1080P | High 3800 lumens for Day & Night Gaming, White
- VIVO Universal Adjustable Ceiling Projector Mount for Regular and Mini Projectors with Extending Arms, White, MOUNT-VP01W
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