Epson PowerLite 1761W vs Optoma EH500 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Epson PowerLite 1761W 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 Epson PowerLite 1761W over Optoma EH500
- Bigger projection screen size: 33-299 inch vs 30-300 inch
- Lower power consumption, 293 W vs 380 W
- Wireless connection enabled
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 4000 vs 2500 hours
Advantages Optoma EH500 over Epson PowerLite 1761W
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 2600 lumens
- Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 30 dB
- 3D support
- More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1
Common features and specifications
- Integrated speakers
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Product
Epson PowerLite 1761W
Optoma EH500
Model
PowerLite 1761W
EH500
Brand
Epson
Optoma
Reviews
159
92
Resolution
Native resolution
1280 x 800
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1600 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
WXGA
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
33-299
30-300
Projection distance, m/ft
0.6 - 8.5/2.4 - 28.8
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
16:10
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2600
4700
Contrast ratio
100000:1
10000:1
Throw ratio range
1.04:1 - 1.26:1
1.59:1 - 1.91:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
3LCD
DLP
Noise level, dBA
30
26
Power consumption, W
293
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
205
310
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4000
2500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
4000
3000
Connectivity
HDMI
1
2
VGA input
1
2
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
0
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
1
3
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
1.58 - 1.7
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
13.5 - 16.2
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 30, horizontal +/- 30
Zoom ratio
1.2x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
15
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
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
27.9 x 5.1 x 8.3/11.5 x 2.1 x 8.3
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
1.3/3.7
3.8/8.5
Other
Release year
2012
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3Epson PowerLite 1761W
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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