Sony VPL-VW295ES vs Optoma EH500 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Sony VPL-VW295ES vs Optoma EH500 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, VPL-VW295ES has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 7.3 for EH500.
Advantages Sony VPL-VW295ES over Optoma EH500
- Bigger projection screen size: 60-300 inch vs 30-300 inch
- VPL-VW295ES is HDR-compatible
Advantages Optoma EH500 over Sony VPL-VW295ES
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 1500 lumens
- Lower power consumption, 380 W vs 390 W
- Integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- The same noise level: 26 dB
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
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Product
Sony VPL-VW295ES
Optoma EH500
Model
VPL-VW295ES
EH500
Brand
Sony
Optoma
Reviews
24
92
Resolution
Native resolution
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
DCI 4K
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
60-300
30-300
Projection distance, m/ft
3.7 - 9.1/12.3 - 30
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
1.89:1
16:9
Brightness, lumens
1500
4700
Contrast ratio
10000:1
Throw ratio range
1.36:1 - 2.79:1
1.59:1 - 1.91:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
Projection system
SXRD
DLP
Noise level, dBA
26
26
Power consumption, W
390
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
IMAX Enhanced
Crestron Roomview
Lamp
Lamp type, W
225
310
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
2500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
3000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
1
2
Composite video input (RCA)
0
1
Audio input (RCA)
0
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
0
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
0
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
1
1
USB
1
0
USB (service)
0
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
has not
3
Sound type
has not
mono
Lens
F-number
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 80, horizontal +/- 30
Zoom ratio
2x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
15
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
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
49.5 x 20.5 x 46.2/19.5 x 8.1 x 18.2
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
14/31
3.8/8.5
Other
Release year
2018
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.6Sony VPL-VW295ES
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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