Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White vs Epson EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White

47specifications compared
21differ
26identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2200 ANSI lumens
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:1080p (1920x1080)
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:SVGA (858x600)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:16:9
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:4:3
Colour light output
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2200 ANSI lumens
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
White light output
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2200 ANSI lumens
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:4000 h
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:7500 h
- EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White:10000 h

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Comparison of 2040, EX3240
82 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White Model 2040 View product	B Epson EX3240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (858x600) Black, White Model EX3240 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	SVGA (858x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	4:3
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.88 - 10.44 m
Colour light outputDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	863.6 - 8432.8 mm (34 - 332")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	35000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	7500 h	10000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.7 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.22 - 1.47:1	1.45 - 1.96:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.9 - 20.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.58 - 1.72	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1440 x 1050, 1440 x 900
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Auto, Cinema, Dynamic, Living room, Natural	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	5 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	Black, White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	297 mm	292.1 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	233.7 mm
HeightDiffers	114 mm	81.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, USB, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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