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Optoma HD161X vs Optoma HD27e

    11.26 in
    10.45 in
    Optoma HD161X Projector
    Optoma HD161X
      12.44 in
      4.25 in
      Optoma HD27e Projector
      Optoma HD27e
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      3 editorial reviews
      The Optoma HD161X home theater projector delivers impressive image quality with excellent color and sharp detail, plus some features that aren't typically available at this price.Read more
      The Optoma HD161X projector serves up very good color, true 1080p resolution and plenty of brightness. Plus the sharpness, look and feel of a DLP projector.Read more
      The battle of DLP vs. LCD in the value-priced projector market continues with the new HD161X from Optoma.Read more
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      3
      3 editorial reviews
      Who needs 4K when Full HD can be this much fun?Read more
      The newest 1080p home theater projector from Optoma at only $599Read more
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      User rating
      35
      4.0 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      45
      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

      Units:

      General

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Projector typeDLPDLP

      Connectivity

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Analog 3.5mm outputnoyes
      Analogue 3.5mm inputnono
      DisplayPortnono
      DVI innono
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI version1.4a1.4a
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
      MHLyesyes
      USByesyes
      USB 2.011
      USB powered (only mha USB)yesyes
      VGA inyesno
      12V triggeryesyes
      AC (power) inputyesyes

      Design

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
      Colour of productWhiteWhite
      Built-in displaynono
      Cable lock slotyesyes

      Technical details

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Noise level< 29< 24
      Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB25.0 dB
      Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 850 - 85

      Dimensions

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Width11.26 in12.44 in
      Height10.45 in4.25 in
      Depth4.88 in9.23 in
      Weight5.95 lb6.33 lb

      Optics

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Focal length range (f-f)20.07 - 31.0515.59 - 17.14
      Throw ratio1.39 - 2.091.47 - 1.62
      FocusManualManual
      Aperture range (F-F)2.42 - 2.972.1 - 2.31
      Zoom ratio1.5 x1.1 x
      Zoom typeManualManual
      Projection distance1.2 - 101 - 9.8
      Matrix typeDMDDMD
      Matrix size0.650.48
      Offset130.0 %116.0 %

      Lighting

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Type of lampBulbBulb
      Lamp life max (normal)3000.0 h3500.0 h
      Lamp life max (eco)7000.0 h15000.0 h
      Number of lamps11
      Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W

      Image

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Screen size30 - 30028 - 301.2
      Screen size compatibility30 - 30028 - 301
      Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
      Supported graphics resolutions
      • 1024 x 768
      • 1280 x 1024
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 768
      • 1280 x 800
      • 1360 x 768
      • 1600 x 1200
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 640 x 480
      • 800 x 600
      • 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
      • 16:10
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Brightness (max)2000.0 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

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      RoHS complianceyesyes
      Memory card readernono
      On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
      On Screen Display (OSD) languages
      • ARA
      • CHI
      • CHI
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • GRE
      • HUN
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • KOR
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • RUS
      • SWE
      • THA
      • TUR
      • ARA
      • CHI
      • CHI
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FAS
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • GRE
      • HUN
      • IND
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • KOR
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • RUM
      • RUS
      • SWE
      • THA
      • TUR
      • VIE

      Communication

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Ethernet connectionnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Compatibility

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
      HD readyyesyes
      Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
      Analog signal format system
      • NTSC
      • NTSC 3.58
      • NTSC 4.43
      • NTSC J
      • NTSC M
      • PAL
      • PAL 4.43
      • PAL B
      • PAL D
      • PAL G
      • PAL H
      • PAL I
      • PAL M
      • PAL N
      • SECAM
      • SECAM 4.25/4.4
      • SECAM B
      • SECAM D
      • SECAM G
      • SECAM K
      • SECAM K1
      • SECAM L
      • 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 HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Built-in speakersnoyes

      Power

      Optoma HD161XOptoma HD161X
      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Operational Power Consumption (min-max)230 - 270< 295
      Power consumption (typical)270.0 W230.0 W
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
      Power consumption (economy mode)230.0 W192.0 W
      Power management
      • Mains
      • USB
      		Mains

      Pros & Cons

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