Optoma HD29Darbee vs Epson EX3260 review
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We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two projectors – Optoma HD29Darbee vs Epson EX3260. Based on our rating, HD29Darbee has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 5.3 for EX3260.
Advantages Optoma HD29Darbee over Epson EX3260
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 50-150 inch
- Lower noise level, 29 dB vs 37 dB
- Lower power consumption, 264 W vs 296 W
- 3D support
- More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1
- Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers
Advantages Epson EX3260 over Optoma HD29Darbee
- Better brightness: 3300 vs 3200 lumens
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 6000 vs 5000 hours
Common features and specifications
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Product
Optoma HD29Darbee
Epson EX3260
Model
HD29Darbee
EX3260
Brand
Optoma
Epson
Reviews
667
311
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
800 x 600
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1400 x 1050
Resolution abbreviation
WUXGA
SVGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-300
50-150
Projection distance, m/ft
1 - 10.8/3.2 - 32.8
1.4 - 6/3.2 - 19.6
Aspect ratio
16:9
4:3
Brightness, lumens
3200
3300
Contrast ratio
30000:1
15000:1
Throw ratio range
1.48:1 - 1.62:1
1.48:1 - 1.77:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
29
37
Power consumption, W
264
296
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
has not
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
190
210
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
5000
6000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
10000
10000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
1
VGA input
0
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)
0
1
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
stereo
mono
Lens
F-number
2.5 - 2.67
1.50 - 1.71
Focal length, mm
21.09.2024
20.42 - 24.5
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 30, horizontal +/- 30
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
Max, C/F
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
29.7 x 9.6 x 23.1/11.7 x 3.8 x 9.1
27.9 x 7.6 x 22.8/11.9 x 3.6 x 9.9
Weight, kg/pounds
2.4/5.5
2.2/5.5
Other
Release year
2017
2018
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7Optoma HD29Darbee
- 5.3Epson EX3260
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