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Optoma HD27e vs Optoma S331

    12.44 in
    4.25 in
    Optoma HD27e Projector
    Optoma HD27e
      11.73 in
      3.8 in
      Optoma S331 Projector
      Optoma S331
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      36 user ratings
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Projector typeDLPDLP

      Connectivity

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      DVI innono
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI version1.4a1.4a
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      MHLyesyes
      USByesyes
      USB 2.011
      VGA innoyes
      AC (power) inputyesyes

      Design

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
      Colour of productWhiteBlack
      Built-in displaynono
      Cable lock slotyesyes

      Technical details

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Noise level< 24< 29
      Noise level (economic mode)25.0 dB29.0 dB
      Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 850 - 85

      Dimensions

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Width12.44 in11.73 in
      Height4.25 in3.8 in
      Depth9.23 in9.06 in
      Weight6.33 lb4.78 lb

      Optics

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Focal length range (f-f)15.59 - 17.1421.85 - 24.01
      Throw ratio1.47 - 1.621.94 - 2.16
      FocusManualManual
      Aperture range (F-F)2.1 - 2.312.4 - 2.53
      Zoom ratio1.1 x1.1 x
      Zoom typeManualManual
      Projection distance1 - 9.81 - 12
      Matrix typeDMDDMD
      Matrix size0.480.55
      Offset116.0 %115.0 %

      Lighting

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Type of lampBulbBulb
      Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h5000.0 h
      Lamp life max (eco)15000.0 h10000.0 h
      Bulb power240.0 W195.0 W

      Image

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Screen size28 - 301.228 - 304.3
      Screen size compatibility28 - 30127.78 - 304.4
      Resolution1920 x 1080 px800 x 600 px
      Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
      Native aspect ratio16:94:3
      Aspect ratio
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Brightness (max)3400.0 lm3200.0 lm
      Contrast ratio25000:122000:1
      Video formats supported
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p

      Features

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      RoHS complianceyesyes
      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
      • GRE
      • HUN
      • IND
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • KOR
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • RUS
      • SWE
      • THA
      • TUR
      • VIE

      Communication

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Ethernet connectionnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Compatibility

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
      HD readyyesyes
      Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesno
      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 S331Optoma S331
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Number of built-in speakers11
      RMS rated power10.0 W2.0 W

      Power

      Optoma HD27eOptoma HD27e
      Optoma S331Optoma S331
      Power consumption (typical)230.0 W225.0 W
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
      Power consumption (economy mode)192.0 W187.0 W

      Pros & Cons

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