Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 vs Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100
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Choosing between the Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 and Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100? Both compete in the Screen segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 leads in form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value.
Screen gain differs at 1 vs 1.5. Higher gain provides a brighter image but narrows the optimal viewing angle, and these screens use different materials (Matte White vs CineGrey 5D).
The Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Gain | 1 | 1.5 |
| Viewing Angle | 50° | 170° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Material | Matte White | CineGrey 5D |
| Screen Size | 106" | 100" |
| Screen Type | pull_down | fixed_frame |
| Acoustically Transparent | No | No |
| Masking | none | none |
| UST Compatible | No | No |
| ALR % | — | 65% |
| Tab-Tensioned | No | No |
| Viewable Width | 92.4" | 87.2" |
| Viewable Height | 52" | 49" |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| IR Remote | No | No |
| Case Colors | black | black |
Key Differences
- Viewing Angle: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 50° vs Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 at 170°
- Gain: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 1 vs Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 at 1.5
- Viewable Height: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 52" vs Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 at 49"
- Screen Size: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 106" vs Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 at 100"
- Viewable Width: Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 at 92.4" vs Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 at 87.2"
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Da-Lite 79040 Model C Matte White 106 if you want:
- + larger screen
Choose Elite Screens Aeon AR100DHD5 CineGrey 5D 100 if you want:
- + better gain
- + better viewing angle
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