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Optoma HD144X vs Optoma HD27

    12.44 in
    4.25 in
    Optoma HD144X Projector
    Optoma HD144X
      11.73 in
      3.8 in
      Optoma HD27 Projector
      Optoma HD27
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      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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      11
      3.8 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		11 %
      4 stars
      		77 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      59
      3.7 out of 5
      59 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		5 %
      44
      4.1 out of 5
      44 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		54 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Projector typeDLPDLP

      Connectivity

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      DVI innoyes
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI version1.4a1.4a
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      MHLyesyes
      USByesyes
      USB 2.011
      VGA inyesyes
      12V triggeryesyes

      Design

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Design typeDesktop projectorSmart projector
      Colour of productBlackWhite
      Built-in displaynono

      Technical details

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Noise level< 25< 26

      Dimensions

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Width12.44 in11.73 in
      Height4.25 in3.8 in
      Depth9.61 in9.06 in
      Weight6.33 lb5.25 lb

      Optics

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Focal length range (f-f)15.59 - 17.1421.86 - 24
      Throw ratio1.47 - 1.621.48 - 1.62
      Zoom ratio1.1 x1.1 x
      Zoom typeManualManual
      Projection distance1 - 9.81 - 10
      Offset116.0 %116.0 %

      Lighting

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h8000.0 h
      Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h6000.0 h
      Bulb power240.0 W195.0 W

      Image

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Screen size28 - 301.228 - 305
      Screen size compatibility28 - 30127.88 - 305.3
      Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
      Native aspect ratio16:916:9
      Aspect ratio
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Brightness (max)3400.0 lm3200.0 lm
      Contrast ratio23000:125000:1
      Video formats supported
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p

      Features

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Memory card readernono

      Communication

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Ethernet connectionnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Compatibility

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
      Glasses includednono
      HD readyyesyes
      Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
      Analog signal format system
      • 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
      • 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

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      RMS rated power10.0 W10.0 W

      Power

      Optoma HD144XOptoma HD144X
      Optoma HD27Optoma HD27
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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