BenQ HT3050 vs Epson PowerLite 680 review
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The BenQ HT3050 vs Epson PowerLite 680 comparison shows that these projectors have some important differences and common features. Based on our rating, HT3050 has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 versus 6.6 for PowerLite 680.
Advantages BenQ HT3050 over Epson PowerLite 680
- Bigger projection screen size: 60-180 inch vs 55-100 inch
- Lower noise level, 29 dB vs 35 dB
- Lower power consumption, 330 W vs 373 W
- 3D support
- Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers
Advantages Epson PowerLite 680 over BenQ HT3050
- Better brightness: 3500 vs 2000 lumens
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 3500 hours
- More HDMI connectors: 3 vs 2
Common features and specifications
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Product
BenQ HT3050
Epson PowerLite 680
Model
HT3050
PowerLite 680
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Reviews
209
3
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1024 x 768
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1600 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
XGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
60-180
55-100
Projection distance, m/ft
1.5 - 5.9/3.2 - 16.4
0.3 - 0.8/1 - 1.8
Aspect ratio
16:9
4:3
Brightness, lumens
2000
3500
Contrast ratio
15000:1
14000:1
Throw ratio range
1.15:1 - 1.5:1
0.32:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
29
35
Power consumption, W
330
373
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
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
240
250
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
5000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
5000
10000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
3
VGA input
1
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
1
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
1
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
16
Sound type
stereo
mono
Lens
F-number
2.59 - 2.87
1.6
Focal length, mm
16.88 - 21.8
3.7
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 10
Zoom ratio
1.3x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
3
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
3
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
35.5 x 17.7 x 38.1/14.5 x 7.4 x 15.8
Weight, kg/pounds
3.6/8.1
5.4/12.6
Other
Release year
2015
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3BenQ HT3050
- 6.6Epson PowerLite 680
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