Optoma HD243X vs Epson EX5260 review

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Optoma HD243X
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The Optoma HD243X vs Epson EX5260 comparison shows that these projectors have some important differences and common features. Based on our rating, HD243X has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 versus 6 for EX5260.

Advantages Optoma HD243X over Epson EX5260

  • Lower noise level, 27 dB vs 37 dB
  • 3D support
  • More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1

Advantages Epson EX5260 over Optoma HD243X

  • Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 28-301 inch
  • Better brightness: 3600 vs 3300 lumens
  • Lower power consumption, 270 W vs 300 W
  • Longer lamp life (normal mode): 6000 vs 3500 hours

Common features and specifications

  • Equal USB ports quantity: 1
  • Integrated speakers

Projectors comparison chart

Overall
Optoma HD243X
7.3
Epson EX5260
6
Performance
8
7
Features
7
5
Connectivity
7
6
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Common

Product

Optoma HD243X
Epson EX5260

Model

HD243X
EX5260

Brand

Optoma
Epson

Reviews

1665
231

Resolution

Native resolution

1920 x 1080
1024 x 768

Max resolution (resized)

1920 x 1200
1600 x 1200

Resolution abbreviation

Full HD
XGA

Properties

Projection screen size, inch

28-301
30-300

Projection distance, m/ft

0.9 - 7.7/3.2 - 35.3
0.9 - 9.1/2.9 - 29.8

Aspect ratio

16:9
4:3

Brightness, lumens

3300
3600

Contrast ratio

24000:1
15000:1

Throw ratio range

1.47:1 - 1.62:1
1.48:1 - 1.68:1

Color reproduction

1.07 billion

Projection system

DLP
3LCD

Noise level, dBA

27
37

Power consumption, W

300
270

Features

Remote control

HDR

3D

Security

kensington lock, password protection

Projection method

front, rear, ceiling mount
front, ceiling mount, tabletop

Wireless connection

optional

Additional features

DLP
has not

Lamp

Lamp type, W

240
210

Lamp life (normal mode), hours

3500
6000

Lamp life (eco mode), hours

12000
10000

Connectivity

HDMI

2
1

VGA input

0
1

Composite video input (RCA)

0
1

Audio input (RCA)

0
1

Audio input (3.5mm)

0
0

Audio output (3.5mm)

1
0

SPDIF (optical)

0
0

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

MHL

RS-232

0
0

12V trigger

1
0

USB

1
1

USB (service)

0
1

Audio

Integrated speakers

Speaker power, W

10
2

Sound type

mono
mono

Lens

F-number

2.1-2.31
1.49 - 1.72

Focal length, mm

15.59-17.14
16.9 - 20.28

Lens shift, %

Zoom ratio

1.1x
1.2x

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

User manual

Manual

Open
Open

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, сm/inches

31.7 x 10.6 x 24.6/12.5 x 4.2 x 9.7
30.2 x 9.1 x 25.1/11.9 x 3.6 x 9.9

Weight, kg/pounds

3/6.8
2.8/6.2
Optoma HD243X
Epson EX5260
Optoma HD243X
Epson EX5260

Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.3
  • 6
  • 7.3Optoma HD243X
  • 6Epson EX5260

The Optoma HD243X is better home theater projector in this comparison. Check Optoma HD243X price