Epson 3100 vs Optoma EH500 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Epson 3100 vs Optoma EH500 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, 3100 has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 7.3 for EH500.
Advantages Epson 3100 over Optoma EH500
- Lower noise level, 24 dB vs 26 dB
- Lower power consumption, 356 W vs 380 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 3500 vs 2500 hours
Advantages Optoma EH500 over Epson 3100
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 40-200 inch
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 2600 lumens
- Integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
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Common
Product
Epson 3100
Optoma EH500
Model
3100
EH500
Brand
Epson
Optoma
Reviews
104
92
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
40-200
30-300
Projection distance, m/ft
1.4 - 5.8/6.3 - 17.4
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2600
4700
Contrast ratio
60000:1
10000:1
Throw ratio range
1.34:1 - 2.17:1
1.59:1 - 1.91:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
3LCD
DLP
Noise level, dBA
24
26
Power consumption, W
356
380
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
Crestron Roomview
Lamp
Lamp type, W
250
310
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
2500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
5000
3000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
0
2
Composite video input (RCA)
0
1
Audio input (RCA)
0
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
MHL
RS-232
0
1
12V trigger
0
1
USB
1
0
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
has not
3
Sound type
has not
mono
Lens
F-number
1.51 - 1.99
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
18.2 - 29.2
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 60, horizontal +/- 24
Zoom ratio
1.6x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
60
15
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
24
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
40.6 x 15.2 x 30.4/16.1 x 6.4 x 12
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
6.3/14.6
3.8/8.5
Other
Release year
2016
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7Epson 3100
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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