Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White

42specifications compared
28differ
14identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 ANSI lumens
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:10000:1
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:15000:1
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:4:3
Colour light output
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 ANSI lumens
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:2800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:30°
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:30°
- VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of 1970w, VS340
85 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1970w Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 1970w View product	B Epson VS340 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White Model VS340 View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	4:3
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 9 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 0.9 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 - 9 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	30°	-30 - 30°
White light outputDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3400 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	280 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	23 - 38.4 mm	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	1.48 - 1.77:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SECAM, NTSC, PAL, NTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	1 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	435 W	291 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	330 W	214 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	377 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	292 mm	233.7 mm
HeightDiffers	125 mm	76 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	EasyMP Monitor EasyMP Multi PC Projection, EasyMP Network Projection	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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