The brightest of Optoma’s compact short throw laser models, for golf simulators and game rooms where the projector has to sit close to the screen.
Amazon $1,299The Optoma GT2400HDR is the better projector overall, rated 3.9 to 3.3. The Optoma GT2400HDR leads on brightness. The VISSPL H81 wins on streaming and setup. The VISSPL H81 costs $1,149.01 less ($149.99 vs $1,299).
A very cheap native 1080p mini projector with licensed Netflix for dark bedrooms. Disregard its 4000 ANSI claim.
Amazon $149.99Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Optoma GT2400HDR for brightness (4,200 ISO 21118 lumens vs listed 4,000 lumens rating not credible).
- Choose the VISSPL H81 for streaming (Maker OS with licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick) and setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Manual focus and keystone).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every native 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Optoma GT2400HDR | VISSPL H81 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 4,200 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 listed 4,000 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 81 $0.31 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 100 Maker OS with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 0 Manual focus and keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 30,000 hour laser | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 99 8.4 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Optoma GT2400HDR | VISSPL H81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 4,200 ISO 21118 | 4,000 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | laser | - |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | - |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Short throw (0.5:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 300 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Auto keystone | No | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | - |
| Auto screen fit | - | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | Maker OS, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 8.4 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 120 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 2 | - |
| eARC | No | - |
| Speakers | 15 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 29 dB | - |
| Power | 170 W | - |
| Dimensions | 10.79 x 8.5 x 4.49 in (W x D x H) | 6.3 x 6.3 x 3.1 in |
| Weight | 6.6 lb | 2.6 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-03 | - |
