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Home Cinema EH-LS500W vs PowerLite L520U

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Home Cinema EH-LS500W
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Home Cinema EH-LS500W
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PowerLite L520U
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Home Cinema EH-LS500W
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    Choose the PowerLite L520U if
    • Brighter screen outdoors (5,200 vs 4,000 nits peak)
    • Lighter in the hand (7,710 vs 9,300 g)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Why pick theHome Cinema EH-LS500W0 wins
    No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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    Why pick thePowerLite L520U2 wins
    +30%Brighter screen outdoors5,200 vs 4,000 nits peak
    −1,590 gLighter in the hand7,710 vs 9,300 g
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    Display6 differences
    Brightness
    4000 ANSI lumens
    5200 ANSI lumens
    Resolution
    UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    WUXGA (1920x1200)
    Native aspect ratio
    16:9
    16:10
    Projector brightness
    4000 ANSI lumens
    5200 ANSI lumens
    Projector native resolution
    UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    WUXGA (1920x1200)
    Screen size compatibility
    1651 - 3302 mm (65 - 130")
    1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")
    Performance2 differences
    Noise level
    37 dB
    31 dB
    Product type
    Ultra short throw projector
    Standard throw projector
    Camera1 difference
    Zoom ratio
    1.35:1
    1.6:1
    Battery & charging3 differences
    Sleep power
    0.5 W
    2 W
    Power consumption (economy mode)
    230 W
    232 W
    Power consumption (typical)
    366 W
    301 W
    Design4 differences
    Weight
    9300 g
    7710 g
    Depth
    375 mm
    304 mm
    Height
    228 mm
    121 mm
    Width
    458 mm
    439.9 mm
    Connectivity1 difference
    HDMI ports quantity
    1
    2
    General9 differences
    Cables included
    AC
    AC, HDMI
    Focal length range
    3.9 mm
    20 - 31.8 mm
    Keystone correction, horizontal
    ±3°
    -30 - 30°
    Keystone correction, vertical
    ±3°
    -30 - 30°
    Matrix size
    1.57 cm (0.62")
    1.7 cm (0.67")
    Operating temperature (T-T)
    5 - 35 °C
    0 - 45 °C
    Projection technology
    3LCD
    LCOS
    RMS rated power
    10 W
    10 W
    Throw ratio
    0.27 - 0.37:1
    1.35 - 2.20
    Vertical scan range
    192 - 240 Hz
    23.98 - 60 Hz
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