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Epson Home Cinema 2350 vs Optoma HZ40HDR

Epson Home Cinema 2350 is quieter and in stock. Optoma HZ40HDR is $395.75 cheaper, better for gaming and lighter.

Epson Home Cinema 2350$1,199 · Amazon
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Optoma HZ40HDR$803.25 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light output
2,800 lm ISO—
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.48–1.62:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,349
Best price
$1,199$803.25
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.8 m3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
2,800 lm ISO—
Colour light output
2,800 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Brightness by mode
Max 2,800 lm · Normal 2,300 lm · Eco 1,900 lm—
Eco brightness
68%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.65 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zone—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
4K PRO-UHD—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
Up to 35,000:12,000,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
3D
NoYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
200 W—
Light-source life
4,500 h max · 4,500 h normal · 7,500 h eco30,000 h max
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.48–1.62:1
Image size
40–500 in20–300 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.09×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.2 mm12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.772.5–2.67
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±60%None
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Control ports
—RS-232
Horizontal scan
—15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Bluetooth
5.0—
Smart platform
Android TV—
Netflix
Via dongle—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
333 × 276 × 123 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
4,100 g3,000 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
3 × M4, 9 mm screwsM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 316 W · Normal 280 W · Eco 242 WMax 139 W · Eco 88 W
Standby
0.4 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
FCC, UL—
Warranty
2 yr (light source 3 mo)1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd62284.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp ELPLP97 · Air filter V13H134A54—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
—IR
Epson Home Cinema 2350$1,199 · Amazon
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Optoma HZ40HDR$803.25 · Amazon · Used
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