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EF-21W vs Home Cinema EH-LS500W

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EF-21W
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Home Cinema EH-LS500W
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EF-21W
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Home Cinema EH-LS500W
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Choose the EF-21W if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,300 vs 9,300 g)
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Choose the Home Cinema EH-LS500W if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (4,000 vs 1,000 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theEF-21W1 win
−7,000 gLighter in the hand2,300 vs 9,300 g
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Why pick theHome Cinema EH-LS500W1 win
+300%Brighter screen outdoors4,000 vs 1,000 nits peak
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Display9 differences
Brightness
1000 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
5000000:1
2500000:1
Contrast ratio (typical)
5000000:1
2500000:1
Control panel
0.62 inch
0.62 inch with C2 Fine
Projector brightness
1000 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)
500 ANSI lumens
1200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Screen size compatibility
762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
1651 - 3302 mm (65 - 130")
Performance3 differences
Noise level
23 dB
37 dB
Product type
Standard throw projector
Ultra short throw projector
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
-10 - 60%
10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)
-10 - 60 °C
-10 - 60 °C
Camera3 differences
F-number (relative aperture)
2
1.5
Video colour modes
Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic, Game
Video processing
8 bit
10 bit
Battery & charging2 differences
Power consumption (economy mode)
78 W
230 W
Power consumption (typical)
108 W
366 W
Design9 differences
Weight
2300 g
9300 g
Colour light output
1000 ANSI lumens
2000 ANSI lumens
Colour modes (2D)
Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic
Depth
191 mm
375 mm
Height
113 mm
228 mm
Number of colours
16.7 million colours
1.07 billion colours
Package weight
3.69 kg
13.3 kg
Placement
Desktop, Floor, TV cabinet
Desktop, TV cabinet
Width
197 mm
458 mm
Connectivity
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
Audio1 difference
Projection distance
0 - 1.33 m
0.4 - 0.82 m
General20 differences
3D
No
Yes
Box contents
Main unit · Power cable · Quick Start Guide
Android TV dongle · CD Manual · Main unit
Country Of Origin
Philippines
China
Fixed focal length
13.9 mm
3.9 mm
Focal length range
13.9 mm
3.9 mm
Focus
Motorized
Manual
Interface
USB 2.0-A · USB 2.0 Mini-B · Jack plug out
USB 1.0-A · USB 2.0 Mini-B · RS-232C
Noise level (economic mode)
19 dB
23 dB
Operating system installed
Google TV
Android TV
Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 35 °C
5 - 35 °C
Other features
Automatic keystone correction · Built-in speaker · Chromecast
3D depth adjustment · 4K enhancement · Android TV
Package depth
270 mm
590 mm
Package height
230 mm
340 mm
Package width
270 mm
531 mm
Power consumption
78 Watt (Normal On-Mode) · 51 Watt (Eco On-Mode) · 109 Watt (Normal Peak-mode)
293 Watt (Normal On-Mode) · 366 Watt (Normal Peak-mode) · 230 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode)
Products per pallet
72 pc(s)
12 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)
108 pc(s)
12 pc(s)
RMS rated power
5 W
10 W
Throw ratio
1.00 - 1.82:1
0.27 - 0.37:1
Vertical scan range
200 - 240 Hz
192 - 240 Hz
White light output
1000 ANSI lumens
2000 ANSI lumens
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