Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black vs Epson EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White

49specifications compared
15differ
34identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:4:3
Focal length range
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:20.42 - 24.5 mm
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
Throw ratio
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1.38 - 1.68:1
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:1.48 - 1.77:1
Full HD
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:Yes
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:No
HDMI ports quantity
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:2
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:2
Product colour
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:Black
- EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:Black, White

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Comparison of 1286, EB-X41
82 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model 1286 View product	B Epson EB-X41 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White Model EB-X41 View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightness	3600 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	15000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.9 - 9 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 - 2.17 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 - 2.17 m
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	6000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	210 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.42 - 24.5 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.5 - 1.71	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 1.68:1	1.48 - 1.77:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	315 W	282 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	228 W	203 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2 W
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.81 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	302.3 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	248 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	91.4 mm	82 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	335 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, USB, VGA	AC
Carrying case	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%

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