Optoma UHD51A vs Optoma EH500 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Optoma UHD51A vs Optoma EH500 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, UHD51A has a total rating of 9.6 out of 10 versus 7.3 for EH500.
Advantages Optoma UHD51A over Optoma EH500
- Bring the cinematic 4K UHD experience home with the UHD51A
- Lower power consumption, 317 W vs 380 W
- UHD51A is HDR-compatible
- Wireless connection enabled
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 4000 vs 2500 hours
- Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers
Advantages Optoma EH500 over Optoma UHD51A
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 2400 lumens
- Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 28 dB
Common features and specifications
- Equal projection screen size: 30-300 inch
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Integrated speakers
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Common
Product
Optoma UHD51A
Optoma EH500
Model
UHD51A
EH500
Brand
Optoma
Optoma
Reviews
146
92
Resolution
Native resolution
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
4K UHD
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-300
30-300
Projection distance, m/ft
0.8 - 10.6/2.9 - 34.8
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2400
4700
Contrast ratio
500000:1
10000:1
Throw ratio range
1.21:1 - 1.59:1
1.59:1 - 1.91:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
DLP
Noise level, dBA
28
26
Power consumption, W
317
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
DLP, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Crestron Roomview
Lamp
Lamp type, W
240
310
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4000
2500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
15000
3000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
1
2
Composite video input (RCA)
0
1
Audio input (RCA)
0
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
1
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
1
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
0
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
1
1
USB
3
0
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
5
3
Sound type
stereo
mono
Lens
F-number
2.5 - 3.26
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
20.91 - 32.62
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 15
Zoom ratio
1.3x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
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
39.2 x 12.9 x 28.1/15.4 x 5.1 x 11.1
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
6.5/11.7
3.8/8.5
Other
Release year
2018
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 9.6Optoma UHD51A
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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