Optoma GT1080Darbee vs Sony VPLHW45ES review
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We had a chance to test and compare two models: Optoma GT1080Darbee vs Sony VPLHW45ES and this review should help people who are looking for a good projector. Based on our rating, GT1080Darbee has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 7.3 for VPLHW45ES.
Advantages Optoma GT1080Darbee over Sony VPLHW45ES
- Bigger projection screen size: 45-303 inch vs 40-300 inch
- Better brightness: 3000 vs 1800 lumens
- Lower noise level, 30 dB vs 35 dB
- Lower power consumption, 262 W vs 310 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 4000 hours
- Integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
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Product
Optoma GT1080Darbee
Sony VPLHW45ES
Model
GT1080Darbee
VPLHW45ES
Brand
Optoma
Sony
Reviews
686
92
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1080
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
45-303
40-300
Projection distance, m/ft
0.5 - 3.5/1.6 - 11
2.4 - 9.6/6.5 - 29.5
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
3000
1800
Contrast ratio
28000:1
120000:1
Throw ratio range
1.48:1 - 1.62:1
1.36:1 - 2.16:1
Color reproduction
1073.4 million
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
SXRD
Noise level, dBA
30
35
Power consumption, W
262
310
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
password protection
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
195
225
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
5000
4000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
8000
6000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
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
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
MHL
RS-232
0
1
12V trigger
1
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
1
0
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
has not
Sound type
mono
has not
Lens
F-number
2.8
2.0 - 3.17
Focal length, mm
7.42
22.5 - 47.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 71, horizontal +/- 25
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.6x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
40
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
22.3 x 10.1 x 31.5/12.3 x 3.5 x 8.8
40.6 x 17.7 x 46.2/16 x 7 x 18.2
Weight, kg/pounds
2.4/5.5
9.07/20.1
Other
Release year
2019
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Optoma GT1080Darbee
- 7.3Sony VPLHW45ES
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