Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson EX3240 review
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An affordable projector is always a good option to consider, so Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson EX3240 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, VPLHW45ES has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 versus 5.6 for EX3240.
Advantages Sony VPLHW45ES over Epson EX3240
- Lower noise level, 35 dB vs 37 dB
- 3D support
- More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1
Advantages Epson EX3240 over Sony VPLHW45ES
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-350 inch vs 40-300 inch
- Better brightness: 3200 vs 1800 lumens
- Lower power consumption, 291 W vs 310 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 4000 hours
- Integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
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Common
Product
Sony VPLHW45ES
Epson EX3240
Model
VPLHW45ES
EX3240
Brand
Sony
Epson
Reviews
92
311
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
800 x 600
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1080
1400 x 1050
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
SVGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
40-300
30-350
Projection distance, m/ft
2.4 - 9.6/6.5 - 29.5
1.5 - 6.1/4.8 - 19.7
Aspect ratio
16:9
4:3
Brightness, lumens
1800
3200
Contrast ratio
120000:1
15000:1
Throw ratio range
1.36:1 - 2.16:1
1.45:1 - 1.96:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
SXRD
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
35
37
Power consumption, W
310
291
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
225
200
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4000
5000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
6000
6000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
1
VGA input
1
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
0
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
0
MHL
RS-232
1
0
12V trigger
0
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
0
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
has not
2
Sound type
has not
mono
Lens
F-number
2.0 - 3.17
1.44
Focal length, mm
22.5 - 47.2
16.7
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 71, horizontal +/- 25
vertical +/- 15, horizontal +/- 15
Zoom ratio
1.6x
1.35x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
40/104
35/95
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
40.6 x 17.7 x 46.2/16 x 7 x 18.2
30 x 8 x 23/11.81 x 3.15 x x 9
Weight, kg/pounds
9.07/20.1
2.4/5.2
Other
Release year
2016
2015
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3Sony VPLHW45ES
- 5.6Epson EX3240
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