Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White vs Epson Home Cinema 640

45specifications compared
22differ
23identical
20known 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
- Home Cinema 640:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:1080p (1920x1080)
- Home Cinema 640:SVGA (800x600)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:16:9
- Home Cinema 640:4:3
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:35000:1
- Home Cinema 640:10000:1
Colour light output
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2200 ANSI lumens
- Home Cinema 640:3200 ANSI lumens
White light output
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2200 ANSI lumens
- Home Cinema 640:3200 ANSI lumens
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:4000 h
- Home Cinema 640:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:7500 h
- Home Cinema 640:6000 h

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Comparison of 2040, Home Cinema 640
65 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 2040 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White Model 2040 View product	B Epson Home Cinema 640 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	SVGA (800x600)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	863.6 - 8432.8 mm (34 - 332")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	35000:1	10000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
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
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	6000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
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
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.35:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.22 - 1.47:1	1.45 - 1.96:1
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.7 mm
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35x
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
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
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	2 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
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
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	297 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	229 mm
HeightDiffers	114 mm	76.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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