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Essential XL1520i vs Home H6531BD

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Essential XL1520i
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Essential XL1520i
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Home H6531BD
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Essential XL1520i
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    Choose the Home H6531BD if
    • Brighter screen outdoors (3,500 vs 3,100 nits peak)
    • Lighter in the hand (2,600 vs 4,100 g)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Why pick theEssential XL1520i0 wins
    No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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    Why pick theHome H6531BD2 wins
    +13%Brighter screen outdoors3,500 vs 3,100 nits peak
    −1,500 gLighter in the hand2,600 vs 4,100 g
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    Side-by-side specifications

    Display3 differences
    Brightness
    3100 ANSI lumens
    3500 ANSI lumens
    Resolution
    1080p (1920x1080)
    1080p (1920x1080)
    Contrast ratio (typical)
    2000000:1
    10000:1
    Projector brightness
    3100 ANSI lumens
    3500 ANSI lumens
    Projector native resolution
    1080p (1920x1080)
    1080p (1920x1080)
    Performance1 difference
    Market Positioning
    Business
    Home cinema
    Design4 differences
    Weight
    4100 g
    2600 g
    Depth
    265 mm
    225 mm
    Height
    119 mm
    91 mm
    Width
    337 mm
    322 mm
    Connectivity3 differences
    Wi-Fi
    Yes
    No
    Supported aspect ratios
    16:9
    4:3, 16:9
    Supported graphics resolutions
    1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
    1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
    USB 2.0 ports quantity
    1
    1
    General3 differences
    Focal length range
    12.81 - 16.74 mm
    15.85 - 17.44 mm
    Keystone correction, vertical
    -30 - 30°
    -40 - 40°
    Lamps quantity
    1 lamp(s)
    1 lamp(s)
    Operating temperature (T-T)
    0 - 40 °C
    0 - 40 °C
    RMS rated power
    3 W
    3 W
    Throw ratio
    1.48 - 1.62
    1.5 - 1.65
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