Epson PowerLite 2255U vs Optoma HD27 review

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Epson PowerLite 2255U vs Optoma HD27 comparison chart

Overall
Epson PowerLite 2255U
8
Optoma HD27
7
Performance
8
7
Features
8
6
Connectivity
8
8

Epson PowerLite 2255U vs Optoma HD27 review

Epson PowerLite 2255U
vs
Optoma HD27

We had a chance to test and compare two models: Epson PowerLite 2255U vs Optoma HD27 and this review should help people who are looking for a good projector. Based on our rating, PowerLite 2255U has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 7 for HD27.

Advantages Epson PowerLite 2255U over Optoma HD27

  • Better brightness: 5000 vs 3200 lumens
  • Wireless connection enabled

Advantages Optoma HD27 over Epson PowerLite 2255U

  • Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 50-150 inch
  • Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 39 dB
  • Lower power consumption, 260 W vs 429 W

Common features and specifications

  • 3D support
  • Equal lamp life (normal mode): 5000 hours
  • Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
  • Equal USB ports quantity: 1
  • Integrated speakers
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Common

Product

Epson PowerLite 2255U
Optoma HD27

Model

PowerLite 2255U
HD27

Brand

Epson
Optoma

Reviews

12
857

Resolution

Native resolution

1920 x 1200
1920 x 1080

Max resolution (resized)

1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200

Resolution abbreviation

WUXGA
Full HD

Properties

Projection screen size, inch

50-150
30-300

Projection distance, m/ft

1.2 - 8.3/3.2 - 26.2
1.5 - 10/3.2 - 32.8

Aspect ratio

16:10
16:9

Brightness, lumens

5000
3200

Contrast ratio

15000:1
25000:1

Throw ratio range

1.57:1 - 2.58:1
1.48:1 - 1.62:1

Color reproduction

1.07 billion
1073.4 million

Projection system

3LCD
DLP

Noise level, dBA

39
26

Power consumption, W

429
260

Features

Remote control

HDR

3D

Security

kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection

Projection method

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

Wireless connection

Additional features

Crestron RoomView
has not

Lamp

Lamp type, W

300
195

Lamp life (normal mode), hours

5000
5000

Lamp life (eco mode), hours

10000
6000

Connectivity

HDMI

2
2

VGA input

2
1

Composite video input (RCA)

1
1

Audio input (RCA)

1
1

Audio input (3.5mm)

0
0

Audio output (3.5mm)

0
1

SPDIF (optical)

0
0

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

MHL

RS-232

1
0

12V trigger

0
1

USB

1
1

USB (service)

1
0

Audio

Integrated speakers

Speaker power, W

16
10

Sound type

mono
mono

Lens

F-number

1.5 - 2.0
2.5 - 2.67

Focal length, mm

23.0 - 38.4
21.88 - 24

Lens shift, %

vertical +/- 30, horizontal +/- 20

Zoom ratio

1.6x
1.1x

Settings

Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees

30
40

Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees

20

Operating temperature

Min, C/F

0/32
5/41

Max, C/F

40/104
40/104

User manual

Manual

Open
Open

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, сm/inches

35.5 x 10.1 x 27.9/14.8 x 4.9 x 11.4
29.7 x 9.4 x 22.8/11.7 x 3.7 x 9

Weight, kg/pounds

4.6/10.1
2.4/5.5

Other

Release year

2016
2016
Epson PowerLite 2255U
Optoma HD27
Epson PowerLite 2255U
Optoma HD27

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