Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson 3100 review
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The present review is aimed to compare two projectors - Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson 3100 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema lovers. Based on our rating, VPLHW45ES has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 versus 7 for 3100.
Advantages Sony VPLHW45ES over Epson 3100
- Bigger projection screen size: 40-300 inch vs 40-200 inch
- Lower power consumption, 310 W vs 356 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 4000 vs 3500 hours
Advantages Epson 3100 over Sony VPLHW45ES
- Better brightness: 2600 vs 1800 lumens
- Lower noise level, 24 dB vs 35 dB
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
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Common
Product
Sony VPLHW45ES
Epson 3100
Model
VPLHW45ES
3100
Brand
Sony
Epson
Reviews
92
104
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
40-300
40-200
Projection distance, m/ft
2.4 - 9.6/6.5 - 29.5
1.4 - 5.8/6.3 - 17.4
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
1800
2600
Contrast ratio
120000:1
60000:1
Throw ratio range
1.36:1 - 2.16:1
1.34:1 - 2.17:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
SXRD
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
35
24
Power consumption, W
310
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
Additional features
has not
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
225
250
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4000
3500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
6000
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)
1
0
MHL
RS-232
1
0
12V trigger
0
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
0
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
has not
has not
Sound type
has not
has not
Lens
F-number
2.0 - 3.17
1.51 - 1.99
Focal length, mm
22.5 - 47.2
18.2 - 29.2
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 71, horizontal +/- 25
vertical +/- 60, horizontal +/- 24
Zoom ratio
1.6x
1.6x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
60
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
24
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
40/104
35/95
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
40.6 x 17.7 x 46.2/16 x 7 x 18.2
40.6 x 15.2 x 30.4/16.1 x 6.4 x 12
Weight, kg/pounds
9.07/20.1
6.3/14.6
Other
Release year
2016
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3Sony VPLHW45ES
- 7Epson 3100
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