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Essential X1527i vs H5385BDi

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Essential X1527i
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Essential X1527i
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H5385BDi
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Essential X1527i
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    Choose the H5385BDi if
    • Lighter in the hand (2,750 vs 2,900 g)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theEssential X1527i0 wins
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    Why pick theH5385BDi1 win
    −150 gLighter in the hand2,750 vs 2,900 g
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    Side-by-side specifications

    Display5 differences
    Brightness
    4000 ANSI lumens
    4000 ANSI lumens
    Resolution
    1080p (1920x1080)
    720p (1280x720)
    Contrast ratio (typical)
    10000:1
    20000:1
    Native aspect ratio
    16:9
    4:3
    Projector brightness
    4000 ANSI lumens
    4000 ANSI lumens
    Projector native resolution
    1080p (1920x1080)
    720p (1280x720)
    Screen size compatibility
    685.8 - 7645.4 mm (27 - 301")
    62.5 - 635 mm (2.46 - 25")
    Battery & charging1 difference
    Power consumption (typical)
    290 W
    265 W
    Design4 differences
    Weight
    2900 g
    2750 g
    Colors
    White
    Black
    Height
    113.7 mm
    113 mm
    Placement
    Desktop, Ceiling
    Ceiling
    Connectivity5 differences
    HDMI ports quantity
    2
    1
    Supported aspect ratios
    4:3
    4:3, 16:9
    Supported graphics resolutions
    1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
    1280 x 720 (HD 720)
    USB 2.0 ports quantity
    1
    2
    VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    2
    1
    Audio
    Projection distance
    1 - 10 m
    1 - 10 m
    General4 differences
    Focal length range
    15.84 - 17.44 mm
    21.85 - 24.01 mm
    Full HD
    Yes
    No
    Lamp power
    250 W
    220 W
    Lamps quantity
    1 lamp(s)
    1 lamp(s)
    RMS rated power
    3 W
    3 W
    Throw ratio
    1.5 to 1.66 (1524 mm@2000 mm)
    1.54 - 1.72:1
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