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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - BenQ HT2050 vs Optoma EH500 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, HT2050 has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 7.3 for EH500.
Advantages BenQ HT2050 over Optoma EH500
- Lower power consumption, 375 W vs 380 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 3500 vs 2500 hours
Advantages Optoma EH500 over BenQ HT2050
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 60-180 inch
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 2200 lumens
- Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 29 dB
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Integrated speakers
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Product
BenQ HT2050
Optoma EH500
Model
HT2050
EH500
Brand
BenQ
Optoma
Reviews
392
85
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
60-180
30-300
Projection distance, m/ft
1.3 - 7.6/3.2 - 22.9
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2200
4700
Contrast ratio
15000:1
10000:1
Throw ratio range
1.15:1 - 1.5:1
1.59:1 - 1.91:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
DLP
Noise level, dBA
29
26
Power consumption, W
375
380
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
optional
Additional features
has not
Crestron Roomview
Lamp
Lamp type, W
240
310
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
2500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
5000
3000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
1
2
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
0
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
1
1
USB
1
0
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
3
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.59 - 2.87
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
16.88 - 21.88
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 10
Zoom ratio
1.3x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
15
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
37.8 x 12.1 x 27.7/14.9 x 4.8 x 10.9
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
3.3/7.2
3.8/8.5
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7BenQ HT2050
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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