Optoma HD243X vs Optoma EH500 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Optoma HD243X vs Optoma EH500 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, both projectors have the same overall rating of 7.3.
Advantages Optoma HD243X over Optoma EH500
- Lower power consumption, 300 W vs 380 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 3500 vs 2500 hours
Advantages Optoma EH500 over Optoma HD243X
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 28-301 inch
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 3300 lumens
- Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 27 dB
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Integrated speakers
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Product
Optoma HD243X
Optoma EH500
Model
HD243X
EH500
Brand
Optoma
Optoma
Reviews
1904
92
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
28-301
30-300
Projection distance, m/ft
0.9 - 7.7/3.2 - 35.3
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
3300
4700
Contrast ratio
24000:1
10000:1
Throw ratio range
1.47:1 - 1.62:1
1.59:1 - 1.91:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
DLP
Noise level, dBA
27
26
Power consumption, W
300
380
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
DLP
Crestron Roomview
Lamp
Lamp type, W
240
310
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
2500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
12000
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
1
1
USB
1
0
USB (service)
0
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
3
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.1-2.31
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
15.59-17.14
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
15
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
40/104
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
31.7 x 10.6 x 24.6/12.5 x 4.2 x 9.7
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
3/6.8
3.8/8.5
Other
Release year
2019
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3Optoma HD243X
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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