BenQ HT3050 vs Optoma EH500 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - BenQ HT3050 vs Optoma EH500 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, both projectors have the same overall rating of 7.3.
Advantages BenQ HT3050 over Optoma EH500
- Lower power consumption, 330 W vs 380 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 3500 vs 2500 hours
- Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers
Advantages Optoma EH500 over BenQ HT3050
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 60-180 inch
- Better brightness: 4700 vs 2000 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 HT3050
Optoma EH500
Model
HT3050
EH500
Brand
BenQ
Optoma
Reviews
209
92
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
1.5 - 5.9/3.2 - 16.4
1.1 - 11/3.2 - 36
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2000
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
330
380
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, 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
stereo
mono
Lens
F-number
2.59 - 2.87
2.5 - 2.76
Focal length, mm
16.88 - 21.8
23.5 - 28.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 10
Zoom ratio
1.3x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
15
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
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
38.5 x 12.7 x 27/14.98 x 4.79 x 10.91
32.5 x 10.9 x 25.9/12.8 x 4.3 x 10.2
Weight, kg/pounds
3.6/8.1
3.8/8.5
Other
Release year
2015
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3BenQ HT3050
- 7.3Optoma EH500
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