Mitsubishi HC7900DW - Review Summary 3

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Art Feierman

The Very Bottom Line on the HC7900DW projector

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Love the color! Love the sharpness. I really did enjoy watching the HC7900DW as long as I didn't go too large an image. In 2D, no problem watching a 2.35:1 movie filling my full 124" diagonal 1.3 gain screen in my theater.

Black level performance of the HC7900 is definitely "ultra-high contrast", but it is more in line with the Panasonic (at the low end of the range) and well below the Epson and Sony which are the best in the under $3500 range. For most it's just fine. For us "serious" enthusiasts, it's acceptable, but "could defnitely be better." (I feel the same way about the Panasonic PT-AE8000.)

The overall brightess we've discussed isn't a problem, it simply sets limits on what type of room setup the HC7900DW should go in, and the number of folks who will find it a really good match for their viewing preferences and environment.

Overall, a very impressive projector. It's not the right one for my room, and my tastes (which include lots of sports with intentional ambient light present), but it might be a great projector for you, especially if movies are really your "focus".

I believe that there are enough other really good competing projectors out there - most of which are brighter, that you consumers have lots of choice. DLP fans in particular, though, should give this one a close look.

That said, the HC7900DW does have a lot going for it, and it will be a great choice for a good number of people, especially those demanding great color and sharpness. As a result, I "determined" that our Hot Product Award was the right one for the Mitsubishi HC7900DW projector, primarily because of the excellent handling of skin tones.

I have mixed feelings about Mitsubishi's switch from black case last year, to white this year. I find it a better theater projector (where ambient lighting is under your control), than a family room projector, but, any way I slice it, this DLP projector is what we have always described as at least average brightness (more calibrated). It's just that you can buy competing projectors that can break 2000 lumens, and that has to be a big advantage with ambient light and lighter color walls.

If you are a DLP fan, and the brightness and feature set of the Mitsubishi meets your needs, then consider the HC7900DW projector to be one of the best choices available to you.