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InFocus SP8600HD3D vs Optoma HD27e

17.99 in
7.72 in
InFocus SP8600HD3D Projector
InFocus SP8600HD3D
12.44 in
4.25 in
Optoma HD27e Projector
Optoma HD27e
Available colors
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User rating
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Analog 3.5mm outputyesyes
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.41.4a
Number of HDMI inputs22
S-video inputyesno
USByesyes
AC (power) inputyesyes

Design

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productWhiteWhite
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Noise level< 30< 24
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB25.0 dB

Dimensions

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Width17.99 in12.44 in
Height7.72 in4.25 in
Depth15.71 in9.23 in
Weight7.5 lb6.33 lb

Optics

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Focal length range (f-f)21.3 - 24.515.59 - 17.14
Throw ratio1.6 - 1.921.47 - 1.62
FocusManualManual
Zoom ratio1.2 x1.1 x
Zoom typeManualManual
Projection distance1 - 101 - 9.8
Offset30.0 %116.0 %

Lighting

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Type of lampBulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)2500.0 h3500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)4000.0 h15000.0 h
Bulb power230.0 W240.0 W

Image

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 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
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 5:4
  • 16:9
  • 16:10
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2700.0 lm3400.0 lm
Contrast ratio40000:125000:1
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
RoHS complianceyesyes
Memory card readernono

Communication

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC 4.43
  • PAL 60
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • SECAM
  • 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

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power3.0 W10.0 W

Power

InFocus SP8600HD3DInFocus SP8600HD3D
Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)250 - 300< 295
Power consumption (typical)300.0 W230.0 W
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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