Mitsubishi HC7800D Pro Reviews

Yes, the Mitsubishi has a few issues and omissions. There’s that magenta shift at the top of the brightness range when it’s pushed for a satisfying 2D brightness on a relatively large, low-gain screen. But it was largely invisible with program material. The projector doesn’t go below black, but I was still able to set the black level (and when it’s set correctly, you aren’t supposed to see below black anyway). Then there’s the physical positioning limits and the lack of motorized lens adjustments. But with a ceiling mount, neither of these should be a concern. And finally, there’s the non-defeatable motion interpolation in 3D, which may or may not trouble you. But when I fed it a quality source, the Mitsubishi continually surprised me in ways I didn’t expect, and its picture truly floored me more than once. There are other projectors that cost a bit more than the Mitsubishi’s street price that offer additional features and somewhat better black levels. But the HC7800D is definitely in the hunt, and I enjoyed every minute I spent with it. For me, that’s Top Pick territory, and highly recommended.

Love the color! Love the sharpness. I really did enjoy watching the HC7800D as long as I didn't go too large an image. Only black level performance really bothered me, and really it wasn't that bad. It's just that I'm one of those black level fanatics (and think we all should be - to some degree). In the general price range, though, most of the competition is at least as good at blacks and several are far better. On the other hand, not one of those capable of blacker blacks can match the HC7800's image sharpness and clarity, and it's also great on dark shadow detail. The overall brightess we've discussed isn't a problem, it simply sets limits on what type of room setup the HC7800D should go in, and the number of folks who will find it a really good match for their viewing preferences and environment.

Looking at three of this year's hottest 1080p 3D projectors side by side has been illuminating, to say the least. The Panasonic AE7000, Epson Home Cinema 5010, and Mitsubishi HC7800D all bring something different to the table. Over the past few weeks, we have had plenty of time to spend with each of them, and the small differences between them have emerged over hours and hours of evaluation. Depending on what you're looking for, each projector has its ups and downs. In 2D, the HC7800D's main strengths are color, dynamic range, and detail. In 3D, it is a clean, artifact-free image and the overall impression of depth. The menu system can be frustrating, especially the tendency to blank the picture for seconds at a time. Black level is not up to par with the competition. However, the HC7800D's image is nonetheless striking. The Mitsubishi HC7800D distinguishes itself as a videophile's 3D projector, combining best-in-class HD image quality with clean, artifact-free 3D performance. It is not as feature-laden as its competitors, nor can it achieve the deepest black levels, but it makes up for this by providing an elegant picture that has a slight edge over its competition. For this reason, we have given it a full five stars for performance, despite the lackluster black level performance relative to the competition. At $2999, the HC7800D is a strong projector and a good value.