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BenQ TH530 vs Optoma HD144X

11.14 in
3.74 in
BenQ TH530 Projector
BenQ TH530
12.44 in
4.25 in
Optoma HD144X Projector
Optoma HD144X
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3.8 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
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3
3 editorial reviews
Its picture is very good for the money, but a loud noise detracts from the experience.Read more
Great 1080p home theater value at a low $549...Read more
Copious amounts of brightness and contrast make this a great value beamerRead more
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User rating
42
3.8 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
59
3.7 out of 5
59 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
5 %

Full Comparison

General

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyes
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.41.4a
Number of HDMI inputs12
MHLyesyes
USByesyes
VGA inyesyes

Design

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productWhiteBlack
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Noise level< 32< 25

Dimensions

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Width11.14 in12.44 in
Height3.74 in4.25 in
Depth8.74 in9.61 in
Weight4.32 lb6.33 lb

Optics

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Focal length range (f-f)22 - 24.115.59 - 17.14
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.621.47 - 1.62
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.1 x
Projection distance2.28 - 9.761 - 9.8
Offset115.0 %116.0 %

Lighting

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h3500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h10000.0 h
Bulb power196.0 W240.0 W

Image

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Screen size70 - 301.228 - 301.2
Screen size compatibility70 - 15028 - 301
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3200.0 lm3400.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:123000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Preset modes
  • 3D
  • Cinema
  • Dynamic
  • Presentation
  • sRGB
Game

Features

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Memory card readernono
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FAS
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • VIE

Communication

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Glasses includednono
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • PAL B/G
  • PAL N
  • PAL M
  • PAL I
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC 3.58
  • PAL D
  • SECAM L
  • PAL H
  • SECAM K1
  • SECAM D/K
  • SECAM B/G
  • NTSC M

Audio features

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power2.0 W10.0 W

Power

BenQ TH530BenQ TH530
Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

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