Optoma GT3500HDR

MSRP$1,799

Optoma GT3500HDR white ultra short throw projector, front three-quarter view

Brand	Optoma · GT
Type	UST laser TV
Released	May 2024
Resolution	1080p
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,800
Throw ratio	0.25:1
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.6 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms

A single-chip DLP 1080p ultra short throw laser projector rated at 3,800 lumens (standard unspecified), with a fixed 0.253:1 lens that fills 100 inches from about 0.6 m. It has two HDMI 2.0 inputs, HDR10 and HLG, 3D, a 15 W speaker, and a gaming mode with a rated 8.6 ms input lag at 1080p120.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	DLP
Technology brand	DLP
Number of imaging devices	1
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Dynamic contrast	500,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bitDerived
Colour management system	6-axis
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Max refresh rate	1920×1080: 120 Hz
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.6 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms Gaming Mode on (disables keystone and Four Corners). 4K60 input is output at 1080p60. With Gaming Mode off the manual lists 49.5 ms (1080p60), 25 ms (1080p120) and 49.6 ms (4K60)	Gaming Mode on (disables keystone and Four Corners). 4K60 input is output at 1080p60. With Gaming Mode off the manual lists 49.5 ms (1080p60), 25 ms (1080p120) and 49.6 ms (4K60)
3D support	Yes
3D sync method	DLP-Link
3D formats	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential

Optics

Throw ratio	0.25:1
Projection distance table	85″: 0.53 m · 90″: 0.56 m · 100″: 0.61 m · 110″: 0.67 m · 120″: 0.73 m
Zoom type	Digital
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0%
Horizontal lens shift	0%
Fixed offset	120%
Focal length	3.7 mm
F-number	2.44
Image size range	80–130 in
Vertical keystone	-5–5°
Horizontal keystone	-5–5°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	DuraCore Laser
Light source life	Rated: 30,000 h
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,800
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	75%

Audio

Speaker power	15 W
Speaker count	1
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm
HDMI ARC	No

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0
Horizontal scan frequency	15–140 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–120 Hz
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
PJLink class	Class 1
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Wi-Fi	None
Ethernet	Yes

Firmware / software

Smart OS

None

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	0–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Power consumption (max)	173 W
Power consumption by mode	Bright: 173 W · Eco: 119 W Datasheet min/max; manual: typical +/-15% at 220 VAC, and at 110 VAC the manual gives 176 W (bright) and 121 W (eco)	Datasheet min/max; manual: typical +/-15% at 220 VAC, and at 110 VAC the manual gives 176 W (bright) and 121 W (eco)
Standby power	0.5 W
Power supply	External brick
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Min: 27 dB(A) · Max: 34 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	327 mm
Depth	328 mm
Height	110 mm
Weight	3.9 kg
Ingress protection	IP6X
Colours / finishes	White

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/2b071968-2260-4f13-b1f5-cd54bcb1686f.pdf
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1 (Risk Group 2)
Safety & market certifications	FCC

In the box

Box contents	Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the GT3500HDR needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.253:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.

Variants & identifiers

Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.

Variant	Region	Type	Code
White, US	🇺🇸 US	ASIN	B0D3W9F8MG
		UPC	796435815134
		EAN	5055387668102
		MPN	GT3500HDR

Reviews

Date	Title	Publication
August 19, 2024	Optoma GT3500HDR Review - A Game Changer	Home Theater Insights
—	Optoma GT3500HDR 3800 Lumens Cinema Projector Review	Audio Visual Heaven