The Vivitek DH3660Z is a 1080p (1920 x 1080) DLP projector designed for business and education, especially great for conference and meeting rooms. With 4,500 lumens and a laser light engine, its images are bright and vibrant.
It also works well in K-12 classrooms, multipurpose rooms, small auditoriums, museums, houses of worship, and even medical classrooms thanks to its DICOM SIM mode.
We’ll start with a quick overview and key features, then dive into its special functions. After that, we’ll look closely at the hardware, followed by its picture quality and performance. Finally, I’ll wrap up with a summary, plus thoughts on how it stacks up against the competition and its pros and cons.
| Vivitek Specs | |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| Technology | DLP |
| Native Resolution | 1080p (1920×1080) |
| Brightness (Manufacturer Claim) | 4500 |
| Contrast | 20,000:1 |
| Zoom Lens Ratio | |
| Lens Shift | |
| Lamp Life | |
| Weight | |
| Warranty | |
Overview
The Vivitek DH3660Z is a laser projector with a long lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, which is typical for laser models. It will keep running bright and strong long after you’re ready to upgrade. If used heavily—about 6 hours a day during a 180-day school year—it can last up to 18.5 years. In places where it’s used less often, it could last even longer.
The Vivitek DH3660Z delivers sharp 1080p video, which is rare for business and education projectors. Most projectors in these settings have WXGA (1280 x 800) or WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolutions. WXGA is like 720p, and WUXGA is like 1080p but with a slightly taller 16:10 aspect ratio instead of the usual 16:9.
If you use the Vivitek with a 16:10 screen you already have, the image will be just a bit shorter vertically—nothing major, but worth knowing. If this is your first projector, go with a 16:9 screen. Overall, 1080p and WUXGA are almost the same; WUXGA just has a few more vertical pixels.
The Vivitek DH3660Z handles different text sizes well, as shown in this infographic.
With an MSRP of $2,499 and shipping since September 2019, it’s competitively priced for a 1080p laser projector. Laser projectors usually cost more upfront than lamp-based ones, but they save money over time because they need less maintenance.
Every few thousand hours, lamp-based projectors need a lamp replacement, which can cost several hundred dollars plus installation. Over time, these costs add up, making the total cost similar to laser projectors. With laser projectors like the Vivitek DH3660Z, the laser light engine lasts up to 20,000 hours with minimal maintenance—giving you peace of mind that many find worth the higher upfront price.
The Vivitek DH3660Z is a straightforward, plug-and-play projector without extra bells and whistles. If you want something that looks good and gets the job done, this projector is a strong choice. Let’s check out its highlights before diving into the details.
Highlights
$2,499 List Price
4,500 Lumens
DLP Projection Technology
1080p Resolution (1920 x 1080)
20,000:1 Contrast Ratio
Laser Light Engine – Up to 20,000 Hours
1.50:1 Manual Zoom Lens (+13% Vertical Lens Shift)
RGBY Color Wheel
10-Watt Mono Speaker
3D Ready
360° Projection – Can be installed at any angle
Portrait Mode – Can be mounted vertically at 90°
Instant On – Powers up in 3 seconds and auto-selects HDMI or VGA
Instant Off – Shuts down immediately, no cool-down needed
Wireless Connection via NovoConnect
Integrated network monitoring and management (Crestron RoomView™, Extron, AMX SSDP, Telnet)
Backlit Remote Control
Excellent Warranty – 5 years parts and labor on projector, 5 years or 10,000 hours on light source