Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs Epson 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 15identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
  • Colour light output
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2500 ANSI lumens
  • White light output
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:7000 h
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:5000 h
  • Lamp power
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:214 W
    • 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:250 W

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Comparison of 1785W, 6040UB
71 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.35:1, 4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000000:1
Colour light outputDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm (0.74")
Matrix type3-panel (p-Si TFT active)3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one10000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one0.67 - 8.17 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-20 - 20°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs7000 h5000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp powerDiffers214 W250 W
Lens system4 differ
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.58 - 1.72 - 3
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:12.1:1
Optical zoomDiffers1.2x2.1x
Throw ratioDiffers1.04 - 1.26:11.35 - 2.84:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-47.1 - 47.1°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-96.3 - 96.3°
FocusKnown for oneMotorizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one13.52 - 16.22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232C
12V triggerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers39 dB31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB20 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPortableHome cinema
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs217 W283 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one309 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one217 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.81 kg11 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm520.7 mm
DepthDiffers213.4 mm450 mm
HeightDiffers43.2 mm193 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RS-232CKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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