Epson EF-30 vs HP CC500

Epson EF-30 is brighter and in stock. HP CC500 is $80.99 cheaper and lighter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
350 lm ISO260 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.2:11.25:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)—
MSRP
$499.99$399
Best price
$479.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m2.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
350 lm ISO260 lm ISO
Colour light output
350 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—500 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
3LCDSingle-panel LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.62 in—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
RGB LED—
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2:11.25:1
Image size
30–100 in45–80 in
Zoom
Digital—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
Yes—
Autofocus runs
When moved—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Horizontal keystone
—40°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 60 Hz—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 1.4)HDMI
Max input resolution
1080p1080p
USB media playback
YesYes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6None
Bluetooth
5.2—
Ethernet
—No
Smart platform
Google TV—
OS version
14—
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Audio
Speaker power
12 W10 W
Speakers
22
Layout
StereoStereo
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
199 × 190 × 68 mm183 × 130 × 210 mm
Weight
1,600 g1,300 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Tripod socket
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C—
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m—
Power draw
Normal 101 W · Eco 57 WMax 95 W
Standby
0.5 W—
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—19.5 V
Fan noise
Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
FCC, UL—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr—
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF30_EN_EAI.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Voice—
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