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Optoma HD142X vs Optoma HD39Darbee

11.73 in
3.8 in
Optoma HD142X Projector
Optoma HD142X
12.36 in
4.49 in
Optoma HD39Darbee Projector
Optoma HD39Darbee
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4.2 out of 5
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Full Comparison

General

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Analog 3.5mm outputyesyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputnono
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Composite inputnono
DisplayPortnono
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs22
MHLyesyes
MHL version2.12.1
Other connectors5mm output5mm output
USByesyes
USB 2.011
VGA innono
12V triggeryesyes

Design

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Portableyesno
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
White
3-Chip/Colour wheelColour wheelColour wheel
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Noise level< 26< 29
Noise level (economic mode)24.0 dB29.0 dB

Dimensions

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Width11.73 in12.36 in
Height3.8 in4.49 in
Depth9.06 in8.82 in
Weight5.49 lb6.19 lb

Optics

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Lens shiftnoyes
Focal length range (f-f)21.86 - 2420.91 - 32.62
Throw ratio1.48 - 1.621.4 - 2.24
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 2.672.5 - 3.26
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.6 x
Zoom typeManualManual
Projection distance1 - 101.3 - 9.4
Offset116.0 %116.0 %

Lighting

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Type of lampBulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)5000.0 h15000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps11
Bulb power195.0 W260.0 W

Image

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Screen size27.88 - 305.326.4 - 303.1
Screen size compatibility27.88 - 305.326.21 - 303.3
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1400 x 1050
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
1920 x 1080
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:10
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm3500.0 lm
Contrast ratio23000:132000:1
Dynamic contrast22000:132000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
RoHS complianceyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Memory card readernono
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • FRE
  • IND
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • TUR

Communication

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Full HD 3D (1080p)yesyes
Glasses includednono
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRnono

Audio features

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Built-in speakersyesyes
RMS rated power10.0 W10.0 W

Power

Optoma HD142XOptoma HD142X
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)192 - 230249 - 309
Power consumption (typical)230.0 W285.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)192.0 W205.0 W
Power managementMainsMains

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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