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H5385BDi vs XL2521i

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H5385BDi
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H5385BDi
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XL2521i
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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

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 theXL2521i0 wins
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Display4 differences
Brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
720p (1280x720)
1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
4:3
16:9
Projector brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)
3200 ANSI lumens
3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
720p (1280x720)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
62.5 - 635 mm (2.46 - 25")
711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Camera1 difference
Aperture range (F-F)
2.41 - 2.53
2.5 - 2.67
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
265 W
175 W
Design4 differences
Weight
2750 g
2900 g
Depth
240 mm
216 mm
Height
113 mm
115.5 mm
Width
313 mm
286 mm
Connectivity4 differences
HDMI ports quantity
1
2
Hdmi Version
1.4a
2.0
Supported aspect ratios
4:3, 16:9
16:9, 4:3
Supported graphics resolutions
1280 x 720 (HD 720)
1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
General8 differences
3D
No
Yes
Focal length range
21.85 - 24.01 mm
21.8624 mm
Full HD
No
Yes
Keystone correction, vertical
-40 - 40°
+/- 30°
Lamp power
220 W
54 W
Projection modes
Ceiling, Front, Rear
Front, Rear, Ceiling
RMS rated power
3 W
15 W
Throw ratio
1.54 - 1.72:1
1.48 to 1.62
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