Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White vs Epson EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 27identical
  • 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
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:16:9
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:4:3, 16:9
  • Colour light output
    • PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2200 ANSI lumens
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:3200 ANSI lumens
  • White light output
    • PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2200 ANSI lumens
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Service life of light source
    • PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:4000 h
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black: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
    • EX7240 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:10000 h

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Comparison of 2040, EX7240
83 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2200 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:10, 16:94:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 - 9 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputDiffers2200 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
White light outputDiffers2200 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one863.6 - 8432.8 mm (34 - 332")Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one35000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs7500 h10000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp power200 W200 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length range16.9 - 20.28 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)1.58 - 1.721.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.22 - 1.47:11.3 - 1.56:1
Optical zoomKnown for one1.2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1440 x 1050, 1440 x 900, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
Colour modes (3D)Known for oneCinema, DynamicUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneAuto, Cinema, Dynamic, Living room, NaturalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers21
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersGrey, 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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source283 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source207 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.4 g
WidthDiffers297 mm297.2 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm233.7 mm
HeightDiffers114 mm81.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, USB, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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