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BenQ HT2050A vs Epson EX3280

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Inputs & ConnectivitySmart Features & SoundIn The Box
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BenQ HT2050A
Epson EX3280

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Jan 26, 2026 09:00 PM

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BenQ HT2050A Picture

Track

Epson EX3280 Picture

Track

Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
Native Resolution
1024 x 768 (XGA)
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Lamp

Our Verdict

BenQ HT2050A

Epson EX3280

The Epson EX3280 and BenQ HT2050A are different projectors, each with strengths and weaknesses. The Epson EX3280 is a 4:3 projector aimed at office use, so it's very bright and can overcome even well-lit rooms. The BenQ HT2050A is a projector meant for home theater use. It offers better contrast than the other product, as well as 1080p resolution, which is optimal for content consumption.

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Native Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Pre White Balance Picture Sample

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Epson EX3280 Pre White Balance Picture Sample

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

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Pre Color Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Pre Color Picture Sample

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Epson EX3280 Pre Color Picture Sample

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Post White Balance Picture Sample

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Epson EX3280 Post White Balance Picture Sample

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

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Post Color Picture  

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

BenQ HT2050A Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Epson EX3280 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

BenQ HT2050A Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Locked

Focus 
 

Locked

Keystone 
 

Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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HDMI 
 

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked

Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

N/A

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

N/A

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock

HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked

HLG 
 

Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked

3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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HDMI 
 

Lock

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s) 
 

Locked
Locked

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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