The P1 is capable of delivering a 120″ projection from “inches” away with a 0.25:1 throw ratio. It puts out a 3,000 ANSI Lumens image with 4K resolution and is compatible with HDR10. At that brightness, it should be viewable with most indoor conditions, especially if you have an ALR (ambient-light-rejecting) screen. It also supports Optoma’s SmartFIT technology for automatic geometry correction that makes it easy to properly align your projection with your projector screen using your smartphone.
Like many new UST projectors, Optoma is packing in a high-quality soundbar into the projector, supporting Dolby Digital 2.0 and backed by 40W of power. It’s designed by Optoma’s NuForce team, which in my experience knows a thing or two about sound quality; chances are the average user wouldn’t need a separate sound system (though people who buy projectors aren’t typically ‘average users’). You’ll almost certainly want to feed the projector with proper dedicated streaming hardware, which you can do via one of the three HDMI 2.0 ports. The unit supports HDMI-ARC(not the newer, more convenient eARC standard), and also packs a USB port, optical out, 3.5mm out, and Ethernet ports. It’s a compelling package and though $3,300 sounds like a lot, it’s fairly reasonable for the category. For comparison, you can get VAVA’s 4K Projector for $2,549, but though I liked the projector in my review, VAVA is a relatively new entry into the field with an unproven track record. Meanwhile, LG’s HU85LA will cost you $5,999. And you certainly aren’t going to find a 120-inch TV for that kind of money.
