Optoma HD26 vs Epson 3100 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Optoma HD26 vs Epson 3100 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, HD26 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 7 for 3100.
Advantages Optoma HD26 over Epson 3100
- Bigger projection screen size: 37-307 inch vs 40-200 inch
- Better brightness: 3200 vs 2600 lumens
- Lower power consumption, 262 W vs 356 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 3500 hours
- Integrated speakers
Advantages Epson 3100 over Optoma HD26
- Lower noise level, 24 dB vs 26 dB
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
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Common
Product
Optoma HD26
Epson 3100
Model
HD26
3100
Brand
Optoma
Epson
Reviews
710
104
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
37-307
40-200
Projection distance, m/ft
1 - 11/3.2 - 36
1.4 - 5.8/6.3 - 17.4
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
3200
2600
Contrast ratio
23000:1
60000:1
Throw ratio range
1.48:1 - 1.62:1
1.34:1 - 2.17:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
26
24
Power consumption, W
262
356
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, 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
190
250
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
5000
3500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
6500
5000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
0
0
Composite video input (RCA)
0
0
Audio input (RCA)
0
0
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
MHL
RS-232
0
0
12V trigger
1
0
USB
0
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
has not
Sound type
mono
has not
Lens
F-number
2.5 - 2.67
1.51 - 1.99
Focal length, mm
21.9 - 24
18.2 - 29.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 40
vertical +/- 60, horizontal +/- 24
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.6x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
60
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
24
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
45/113
35/95
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
31 x 10 x 22/12.2 x 3.9 x 8.6
40.6 x 15.2 x 30.4/16.1 x 6.4 x 12
Weight, kg/pounds
2.5/4.4
6.3/14.6
Other
Release year
2014
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Optoma HD26
- 7Epson 3100
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