Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson EX7210 review
vs
We had a chance to test and compare two models: Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson EX7210 and this review should help people who are looking for a good projector. Based on our rating, VPLHW45ES has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 versus 5.6 for EX7210.
Advantages Sony VPLHW45ES over Epson EX7210
- Lower noise level, 35 dB vs 37 dB
- 3D support
- More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1
Advantages Epson EX7210 over Sony VPLHW45ES
- Bigger projection screen size: 33-318 inch vs 40-300 inch
- Better brightness: 2800 vs 1800 lumens
- Lower power consumption, 283 W vs 310 W
- Integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- Equal lamp life (normal mode): 4000 hours
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
Add home theater projector to comparison
We didn't find anything to show here
Common
Product
Sony VPLHW45ES
Epson EX7210
Model
VPLHW45ES
EX7210
Brand
Sony
Epson
Reviews
92
138
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1280 x 800
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1080
1400 x 1050
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
WXGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
40-300
33-318
Projection distance, m/ft
2.4 - 9.6/6.5 - 29.5
0.9 - 9/2.9 - 29.5
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:10
Brightness, lumens
1800
2800
Contrast ratio
120000:1
3000:1
Throw ratio range
1.36:1 - 2.16:1
1.3:1 - 1.56:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
16.77 million
Projection system
SXRD
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
35
37
Power consumption, W
310
283
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
225
200
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4000
4000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
6000
5000
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
1.58 - 1.72
Focal length, mm
22.5 - 47.2
16.9 - 20.28
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 71, horizontal +/- 25
Zoom ratio
1.6x
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
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
40.6 x 17.7 x 46.2/16 x 7 x 18.2
29.4 x 7.8 x 22.8/11.6 x3.1 x 9
Weight, kg/pounds
9.07/20.1
2.3/5.1
Other
Release year
2016
2011
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3Sony VPLHW45ES
- 5.6Epson EX7210
Latest home theater projector comparisons
Popular home theater projector comparisons
$300$400
$400$400
$500$600
$1400$0
$400$500
