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Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 730HD

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 8identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White has 2,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Home Cinema 730HD (5000 ANSI lumens vs 3000 ANSI lumens). The Epson Home Cinema 730HD has 3,000 h more service life of light source than the Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White (5000 h vs 2000 h). The Epson Home Cinema 730HD has 3,500 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White (6000 h vs 2500 h). Only the Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White has full HD. Only the Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White has 3D.

  • Projector brightness
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:5000 ANSI lumens
    • Home Cinema 730HD:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:DLP
    • Home Cinema 730HD:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:WQXGA (2560x1600)
    • Home Cinema 730HD:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Matrix type
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:DMD
    • Home Cinema 730HD:3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
  • Service life of light source
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:2000 h
    • Home Cinema 730HD:5000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:2500 h
    • Home Cinema 730HD:6000 h
  • Lamp type
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:UHP
    • Home Cinema 730HD:UHE
  • Lamp power
    • CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:350 W
    • Home Cinema 730HD:200 W

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Comparison of CTWQ-51B, Home Cinema 730HD
81 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWQXGA (2560x1600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one5300:1Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeDiffersDMD3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Heat dissipationKnown for one1.807 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12000:1
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 ANSI lumens
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs2500 h6000 h
Lamp typeDiffersUHPUHE
Lamp powerDiffers350 W200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Game, Living room
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffersYesNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB29 dB
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC Class A, cCSAus, cUL, ULUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers7.5 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm297 mm
DepthDiffers306 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers143 mm79 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one3G-SDI, HDBaseTUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 - 1.56:1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W

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