Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson 3800 review

Sony VPLHW45ES
Sony VPLHW45ES review

Feb 14, 2023

Sony is one of the most popular brands in the mid-range projector market, and the Sony HW45ES is an excellent movie and gaming projector. The projector offers a combination of a sleek design, excelle...

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Epson 3800
Epson 3800 review

Jan 25, 2023

The Epson 3800 is a top-of-the-line 4K projector used by businesses and individuals for conferences, meetings, and other similar activities. This projector produces sharper images than standard ones,...

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Common

Product

Sony VPLHW45ES
Epson 3800

Model

VPLHW45ES
3800

Brand

Sony
Epson

Rating

4.7

Reviews

74

Translation properties

Projection system

SXRD
LCD

Native resolution

1920 x 1080
1920x1080

Aspect ratio

16:9
16:9

Pixel number

36220800
2073600

Brightness

3000 lumens
3000 lumens

Color reproduction

1.07 billion
1.07 billion

Contrast ratio

120000:1
100000:1

Throw ratio range

1.36 - 2.16

Lamp

Lamp type

215 W
220 W

Lamp life

Normal mode

4000
4000

Eco mode

6000
5000

Lens

F-number

2.0 - 3.17
1.49 - 1.77

Focal length

22.5 - 47.2 mm
18.2 to 29.2 mm

Lens shift

vertical +60%, horizontal 24%

Zoom ratio

1.0 - 1.6
1.0 - 1.62

Interface

HDMI

2
2

D-sub 15pin

1
has not

Composite video (RCA)

1
has not

Audio L/R (RCA)

1
has not

Audio out (Mini Jack)

1
1

USB (Type A)

1
1

USB (Type mini-B)

has not
has not

RS232 (DB-9pin)

1
has not

Sound

Integrated speaker

Speaker power

has not
10 W

Sound type

has not
stereo

Resolution support

640 x 480

1024 x 768

1280 x 800

1400 x 1050

1920 x 1080

Video compatibility

NTSC

PAL

SECAM

3D

Settings

Keystone correction manual

Vertical +- 40 degrees
horizontal +- 30 degrees

Keystone correction auto

vertical +- 30 degrees

Operating distance

19 ft

Security functions

Audible noise

Normal mode

35 dBA
35 dB

Eco mode

29 dBA
24 dB

Operating temperature

Min

5 C
5

Max

40 C
30

Features

Color

black
white

Wireless

Remote control

Mouse functions

Warranty

1 Year
1 year

Dimensions

Product size

23 x 11.5 x 20 inches
12.99 x 16.14 x 6.46 inches

Product weight

20 pounds
8.00 pounds

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