Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

62specifications compared
15differ
47identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 ANSI lumens
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distance
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.86 - 8.95 m
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.46 - 8.95 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:30°
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-20 - 20°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:20°
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3
Wi-Fi
- PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Yes
- 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:No

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Comparison of 1975W, 1985WU
86 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1975W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 1975W View product	B Epson 1985WU Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 1985WU View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	4800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)	10000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.86 - 8.95 m	1.46 - 8.95 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	30°	-20 - 20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	20°	-30 - 30°
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4800 ANSI lumens
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	3000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	4000 h	4000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	280 W	280 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	23 - 38.4 mm	23 - 38.4 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.5 - 2	1.5 - 2
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6:1
Throw ratio	1.38 - 2.28:1	1.38 - 2.28:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL M, PAL N, PAL, SECAM, PAL 60	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Video processingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	39 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	31 dB	31 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Portable	Portable
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	435 W	435 W
Power consumption (standby)	3.5 W	3.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.21 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	330 W	330 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight	4.6 kg	4.6 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	375.9 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	289.5 mm
HeightDiffers	109 mm	109.2 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 ports	1	1
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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