BenQ HT3050 vs Epson 3100 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - BenQ HT3050 vs Epson 3100 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, HT3050 has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 versus 7 for 3100.
Advantages BenQ HT3050 over Epson 3100
- Lower power consumption, 330 W vs 356 W
- Integrated speakers
Advantages Epson 3100 over BenQ HT3050
- Better brightness: 2600 vs 2000 lumens
- Lower noise level, 24 dB vs 29 dB
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal lamp life (normal mode): 3500 hours
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
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Common
Product
BenQ HT3050
Epson 3100
Model
HT3050
3100
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Reviews
209
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
60-180
40-200
Projection distance, m/ft
1.5 - 5.9/3.2 - 16.4
1.4 - 5.8/6.3 - 17.4
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2000
2600
Contrast ratio
15000:1
60000:1
Throw ratio range
1.15:1 - 1.5:1
1.34:1 - 2.17:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
29
24
Power consumption, W
330
356
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
optional
Additional features
has not
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
240
250
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
3500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
5000
5000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
1
0
Composite video input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
MHL
RS-232
1
0
12V trigger
1
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
has not
Sound type
stereo
has not
Lens
F-number
2.59 - 2.87
1.51 - 1.99
Focal length, mm
16.88 - 21.8
18.2 - 29.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 10
vertical +/- 60, horizontal +/- 24
Zoom ratio
1.3x
1.6x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
60
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
24
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
35/95
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
38.5 x 12.7 x 27/14.98 x 4.79 x 10.91
40.6 x 15.2 x 30.4/16.1 x 6.4 x 12
Weight, kg/pounds
3.6/8.1
6.3/14.6
Other
Release year
2015
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3BenQ HT3050
- 7Epson 3100
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