Optoma HD26 vs Optoma EH500 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Optoma HD26 vs Optoma EH500 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, HD26 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 7.3 for EH500.
Advantages Optoma HD26 over Optoma EH500
- Bigger projection screen size: 37-307 inch vs 30-300 inch
- Lower power consumption, 262 W vs 380 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 2500 hours
Advantages Optoma EH500 over Optoma HD26
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 3200 lumens
Common features and specifications
- The same noise level: 26 dB
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Integrated speakers
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Product
Optoma HD26
Optoma EH500
Model
HD26
EH500
Brand
Optoma
Optoma
Reviews
710
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
37-307
30-300
Projection distance, m/ft
1 - 11/3.2 - 36
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
3200
4700
Contrast ratio
23000:1
10000:1
Throw ratio range
1.48:1 - 1.62:1
1.59:1 - 1.91:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
DLP
Noise level, dBA
26
26
Power consumption, W
262
380
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
Crestron Roomview
Lamp
Lamp type, W
190
310
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
5000
2500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
6500
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
0
0
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
3
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.5 - 2.67
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
21.9 - 24
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 40
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
45/113
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
31 x 10 x 22/12.2 x 3.9 x 8.6
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
2.5/4.4
3.8/8.5
Other
Release year
2014
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Optoma HD26
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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