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H5385BDi vs XL2530

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H5385BDi
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The short verdict

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H5385BDi
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XL2530
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Choose the H5385BDi if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,750 vs 2,900 g)
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Choose the XL2530 if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (4,800 vs 4,000 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theH5385BDi1 win
−150 gLighter in the hand2,750 vs 2,900 g
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Why pick theXL25301 win
+20%Brighter screen outdoors4,800 vs 4,000 nits peak
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Display8 differences
Brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
4800 ANSI lumens
Resolution
720p (1280x720)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
20000:1
50000:1
Native aspect ratio
4:3
16:9
Projector brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
4800 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)
3200 ANSI lumens
3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
720p (1280x720)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
62.5 - 635 mm (2.46 - 25")
685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
Performance1 difference
Noise level
35 dB
26 dB
Camera2 differences
Aperture range (F-F)
2.41 - 2.53
2.5 - 2.67
Supported Video Modes
720p
1080p
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
265 W
210 W
Design6 differences
Weight
2750 g
2900 g
Colors
Black
White
Depth
240 mm
216 mm
Height
113 mm
115.5 mm
Number of colours
1.073 billion colours
1.07 billion colours
Width
313 mm
286 mm
Connectivity4 differences
HDMI ports quantity
1
2
Hdmi Version
1.4a
1.4b
Supported graphics resolutions
1280 x 720 (HD 720)
1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
1
Audio1 difference
Projection distance
1 - 10 m
1 - 9.8 m
General7 differences
Focal length range
21.85 - 24.01 mm
21.86 - 24 mm
Full HD
No
Yes
Lamps quantity
1 lamp(s)
1 lamp(s)
Noise level (economic mode)
27 dB
26 dB
Package depth
340 mm
158 mm
Package height
168 mm
280 mm
Projection modes
Ceiling, Front, Rear
Ceiling, Front
RMS rated power
3 W
15 W
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