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EB-L520U vs Home Cinema EH-LS500B

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EB-L520U
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EB-L520U
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Home Cinema EH-LS500B
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Choose the EB-L520U if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (5,200 vs 4,000 nits peak)
  • Lighter in the hand (7,700 vs 9,300 g)
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Choose the Home Cinema EH-LS500B if
  • Living rooms that want a giant image without a ceiling mount.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theEB-L520U2 wins
+30%Brighter screen outdoors5,200 vs 4,000 nits peak
−1,600 gLighter in the hand7,700 vs 9,300 g
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Why pick theHome Cinema EH-LS500B0 wins
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Display9 differences
Brightness
5200 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
WUXGA (1920x1200)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
5000000:1
2500000:1
Control panel
0.67 inch with C2 Fine
0.62 inch with C2 Fine
Native aspect ratio
16:10
16:9
Projector brightness
5200 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)
3640 ANSI lumens
1200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
WUXGA (1920x1200)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Screen size compatibility
1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")
1651 - 3302 mm (65 - 130")
Performance3 differences
Market Positioning
Presentation
Home cinema
Noise level
31 dB
37 dB
Product type
Standard throw projector
Ultra short throw projector
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%
10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)
-10 - 60 °C
-10 - 60 °C
Camera2 differences
Video colour modes
Cinema · DICOM simulation mode · Dynamic
Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic, Game
Zoom ratio
1.6:1
1.35:1
Battery & charging3 differences
Sleep power
0.3 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)
223 W
230 W
Power consumption (typical)
293 W
366 W
Design9 differences
Weight
7700 g
9300 g
Colors
White
Black
Colour modes (2D)
Cinema · Dynamic · sRGB
Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic
Depth
304 mm
375 mm
Height
122 mm
228 mm
Number of built-in speakers
1
2
Package weight
10.4 kg
13.3 kg
Pallet gross weight
0 g
0 g
Pallet weight (UK)
0 g
0 g
Placement
Ceiling, Desktop, Floor, Wall
Desktop, TV cabinet
Width
440 mm
458 mm
Connectivity4 differences
HDMI ports quantity
2
1
Software support
via: AMX · Crestron (Network) · Control4
via: AMX, Crestron (Network), Control4
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
1
USB display function
3 in 1: Image / Mouse / Sound
2 in 1: Image / Mouse
General18 differences
3D
No
Yes
Box contents
HDMI Cable · Main unit · Power cable
Android TV dongle · CD Manual · Main unit
Cables included
AC, HDMI
AC
Country Of Origin
Philippines
China
Focal length range
20 - 31.8 mm
3.9 mm
Interface
RS-232C · VGA in (2x) · VGA out
USB 1.0-A · USB 2.0 Mini-B · RS-232C
Keystone correction, horizontal
±30°
±3°
Keystone correction, vertical
±30°
±3°
Matrix size
1.7 cm (0.67")
1.57 cm (0.62")
Other features
21:9 aspect ratio support · A/V mute · Arc Correction
3D depth adjustment · 4K enhancement · Android TV
Package depth
530 mm
590 mm
Package height
210 mm
340 mm
Package width
495 mm
531 mm
Power consumption
234 Watt (Normal On-Mode) · 164 Watt (Eco On-Mode) · 293 Watt (Normal Peak-mode)
293 Watt (Normal On-Mode) · 366 Watt (Normal Peak-mode) · 230 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode)
Products per pallet
14 pc(s)
12 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)
14 pc(s)
12 pc(s)
RMS rated power
10 W
10 W
Security features
Kensington lock · Padlock · Security cable hole
Kensington lock, Security cable hole
Throw ratio
1.35 - 2.20:1
0.27 - 0.37:1
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