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Barco CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 730HD

30specifications compared
23differ
7identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:3800 ANSI lumens
- Home Cinema 730HD:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:DLP
- Home Cinema 730HD:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:UW-UXGA (2560x1080)
- Home Cinema 730HD:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:21:9
- Home Cinema 730HD:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:21:9
- Home Cinema 730HD:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Matrix type
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:DMD
- Home Cinema 730HD:3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Service life of light source
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:2000 h
- Home Cinema 730HD:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:2500 h
- Home Cinema 730HD:6000 h

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Comparison of CTPN-41B, Home Cinema 730HD
82 specifications	A Barco CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White Model CTPN-41B View product	B Epson Home Cinema 730HD View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3800 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	UW-UXGA (2560x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	5300:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	21:9	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	21:9	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
UniformityKnown for one	80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeDiffers	DMD	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Heat dissipationKnown for one	1.807 BTU/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	2500 h	6000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHP	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	350 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Game, Living room
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC Class A, cCSAus, cUL, UL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour depthKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	7.5 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	306 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	143 mm	79 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	3G-SDI, HDBaseT	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 1.56:1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W

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