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Optoma UHD65 vs Sony VPL-HW45ES

19.61 in
5.55 in
Optoma UHD65 Projector
Optoma UHD65
16.02 in
7.05 in
Sony VPL-HW45ES Projector
Sony VPL-HW45ES
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
14
4.1 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
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14
4.6 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
85 %
4 stars
14 %
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User rating
51
4.0 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
0 %
45
4.1 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Projector typeDLPSXRD

Connectivity

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Analog 3.5mm outputyesno
Analogue 3.5mm inputyesno
Analogue RCA stereo inputnono
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Composite inputnono
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)nono
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)yesno
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
DisplayPortnono
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.4a/2.01.4b
Number of HDMI inputs22
MHLyesno
Headphone outputnono
Microphone inputnono
S-video inputnono
SCART innono
USByesyes
USB (total)11
USB 2.021
USB powered (only mha USB)yesno
VGA inyesno
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports11

Design

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Design typeDesktop projectorStandard throw projector
Portablenono
Colour of productBlackBlack
SteeringManualManual
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Noise level25 - 2822.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 8535 - 85

Dimensions

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Width19.61 in16.02 in
Height5.55 in7.05 in
Depth13.03 in18.27 in
Weight17.2 lb19.84 lb

Optics

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Lens shiftyesyes
Type of lens shiftVertical
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Lens memorynono
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.36 - 2.16
FocusManualManual
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.6 x
Zoom typeManualManual
Projection distance1.3 - 9.31.016 - 7.624

Lighting

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Type of lampBulbMercury lamp
Lamp life max (normal)1500.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h6000.0 h
Bulb power240.0 W215.0 W

Image

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Screen size26.4 - 302.4101.6 - 300
Screen size compatibility26.45 - 302.240 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
16:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm1800.0 lm
Contrast ratio1200000:11300:1
Dynamic contrast1200000:1120000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate120.0 Hz92.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Backlit remote controlnoyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Memory card readernono

Communication

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRyesno

Audio features

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Built-in speakersyesno

Power

Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
Sony VPL-HW45ESSony VPL-HW45ES
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)249 - 305< 310
Power consumption (typical)305.0 W310.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.4 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Large power inlet connector
Power management
  • Mains
  • USB
Mains

Pros & Cons

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