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Optoma HD27e vs Optoma HD29Darbee

    12.44 in
    4.25 in
    Optoma HD27e Projector
    Optoma HD27e
      11.73 in
      3.7 in
      Optoma HD29Darbee Projector
      Optoma HD29Darbee
      Available colors
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      User rating
      45
      3.9 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      35
      4.3 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Projector typeDLPDLP

      Connectivity

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Analog 3.5mm outputyesyes
      Analogue 3.5mm inputnono
      DisplayPortnono
      DVI innono
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI version1.4a1.4a
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      MHLyesyes
      Other connectors5mm output5mm output
      S-video inputnono
      USByesyes
      USB 2.011
      VGA innono
      12V triggeryesyes
      AC (power) inputyesyes

      Design

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
      Colour of productWhiteWhite
      Cable lock slotyesyes

      Technical details

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Noise level< 24< 26
      Noise level (economic mode)25.0 dB26.0 dB

      Dimensions

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Width12.44 in11.73 in
      Height4.25 in3.7 in
      Depth9.23 in9.02 in
      Weight6.33 lb5.09 lb

      Optics

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Focal length range (f-f)15.59 - 17.1421.86 - 24
      Throw ratio1.47 - 1.621.48 - 1.62
      FocusManualManual
      Aperture range (F-F)2.1 - 2.312.5 - 2.67
      Zoom ratio1.1 x1.1 x
      Zoom typeManualManual
      Projection distance1 - 9.81 - 10
      Matrix typeDMDDMD
      Matrix size0.480.65
      Offset116.0 %116.0 %

      Lighting

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Type of lampBulbBulb
      Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h5000.0 h
      Lamp life max (eco)15000.0 h6000.0 h
      Number of lamps11
      Bulb power240.0 W195.0 W

      Image

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Screen size28 - 301.228 - 305
      Screen size compatibility28 - 30127.88 - 300
      Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
      Supported graphics resolutions
      • 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
      • 640 x 480
      • 800 x 600
      • 1024 x 768
      • 1280 x 1024
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 768
      • 1360 x 768
      • 1600 x 1200
      • 1920 x 1080
      Native aspect ratio16:916:9
      Aspect ratio
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Brightness (max)3400.0 lm3200.0 lm
      Contrast ratio25000:130000:1
      Video formats supported
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p

      Features

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      RoHS complianceyesyes
      Memory card readernono
      Password protectionyesyes
      On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
      On Screen Display (OSD) languages
      • 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
      • ARA
      • CHI
      • CHI
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • HUN
      • IND
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • KOR
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • RUM
      • RUS
      • SWE
      • THA
      • TUR
      • VIE

      Communication

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Ethernet connectionnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Compatibility

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
      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
      • NTSC
      • SECAM
      • PAL

      Audio features

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      RMS rated power10.0 W10.0 W

      Power

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma HD29DarbeeOptoma HD29Darbee
      Power consumption (typical)230.0 W225.0 W
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
      Power consumption (economy mode)192.0 W183.0 W

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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