Optoma launches the GT4000UHD ultra-short throw laser 4K projector that targets the smallest rooms
Despite large flat-panel TVs becoming less expensive, projectors can produce cinema-sized images. Optoma is releasing a versatile short-throw projector that requires less planning to install. Buyers can place the GT4000UHD less than a foot away from walls and pair it with screens larger than 100 inches. With a 4,000-lumen output, the 4K laser projector should soon arrive at retailers for $4,499.
The throw distance of the latest Optoma projector is minimal enough to set it on TV stands. Thanks to four-corner correction and keystone, owners have even more flexible placement options. Both options ensure that images remain perfect squares. Optoma also hopes the reasonably compact design won't attract too much attention. Unlike the powerful but bulky ZK810TST, the GT4000UHD weighs less than 10 lbs. and has a width and length of around 13 inches.
High brightness can ensure a projector thrives in more than dark home theaters. The Optoma 4K projector doesn't set new benchmarks with 4,000-lumen maximum brightness. Still, that's usually potent enough to handle some ambient light in rooms. The GT4000UHD also employs the familiar DLP technology. A 700,000:1 contrast ratio ensures black levels aren't overly compromised in daylight.
In gaming modes, Optoma promises that the GT4000UHD exhibits low input lag at 1080p with 120Hz and 240Hz refresh rates. However, that mark grows from as small as 4.3ms to 16.9ms when using 4K/120Hz settings. Still, the Optoma projector caters to competitive gamers who play at lower resolutions. While it lacks an HDMI 2.1 port, the projector has a pair of HDMI 2.0 connections for media players, PCs, and consoles.
As with other 4K laser projectors, Optoma's light cannon can withstand regular daily use. The manufacturer has equipped it with the DuraCore laser, which is rated for 30,000 hours in Eco-Mode.
The Optoma GT4000UHD aims to please regardless of room size or preferred content. Buyers can find complete specs for the 4K projector on Optoma's website.
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Optoma PR via press release, BenQ
Optoma Unveils GT4000UHD True 4K UHD Gaming and Home Entertainment Ultra Short Throw Projector
Designed to deliver cutting edge 4K UHD visuals for gaming and home entertainment
FREMONT, CALIF, May 6, 2025 – Optoma, the No. 1 DLP® Laser brand worldwide,* today introduced the GT4000UHD, a compact 4K UHD laser ultra short throw projector for optimal gaming experiences and home entertainment viewing. Joining the company’s line of award-winning projectors, the GT4000UHD projector delivers high brightness at 4,000 lumens, reliable long-term usage, and installation flexibility for a variety of home viewing occasions.
The GT4000UHD features superior color performance and a 500,000:1 contrast ratio delivering ultra-smooth motion and vivid color accuracy that make every movie, show, or live sports or gaming feel more immersive, vibrant, and real than ever. For smaller spaces, the GT4000UHD displays up to 100-inch images from less than 12-inches away, (120” maximum) from the screen for convenient use in any room, no matter the size or location.
Offering high contrast, accurate true-to-life color reproduction for movie lovers, Optoma’s GT4000UHD delivers bright 4,000 lumens so sports fans can enjoy live action in many lighting environments. Suitable for console to PC gaming, the projector takes gaming to new heights with ultra-low input lag that is four times lower than the competing display technology with 8ms at 120Hz 1080p, 4.3ms at 240Hz 1080p and 16.9ms at 60Hz 4K60, giving gamers smooth and responsive gaming sessions.
Optoma’s DuraCore laser technology extends the life of the new GT4000UHD by up to six times compared to an equivalent lamp projector, offering lifetime reliability with 30,000 hours of operation in Eco mode. For easy installation, the GT4000UHD is equipped with four-corner correction** and 360-degree and portrait mode for flexible place and play projection on virtually any surface in any room.
“With consumers seeking flexible projection solutions for a variety of home usage scenarios, we’ve introduced our latest ultra short throw alternative with the GT4000UHD, delivering incredible brightness and true-to-life color in a new compact design,” said Billy Harrison, Product Manager at Optoma. “A suite of convenient installation features makes the GT4000UHD an ideal projector for any space and takes the big screen experience to new levels for competitive gaming, home entertainment, or home offices.”
The GT4000UHD is available for an estimated street price of $4,499 and can be purchased at Amazon USA, Amazon Canada and B&H Photo Video.
To learn more, visit: www.optomausa.com/product/gt4000UHD
Additional key features include:
Color: HDR compatibility Throw ratio: 0.25:1 Light source: DuraCore laser with up to 30,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation (Eco mode) Noise level: 27db (Eco mode) Flexible installation features: 24/7, 5x3 warping, keystone and four-corner correction** I/Os: 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-A power 1.5A out, VGA, 3D Sync in, LAN, HDBaseT, RS-232 control and 1x 15W speaker with audio out
