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Epson PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

71specifications compared
17differ
54identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4400 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:4200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1143 - 6604 mm (45 - 260")
Projection distance
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.36 - 13.86 m
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2.49 - 14.53 m
Focal length range
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:20.3 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.5 - 1.99
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.5 - 1.9
Throw ratio
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.38 - 2.24:1
- PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.39 - 2.23:1

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Comparison of 2042, 2247U
82 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model 2042 View product	B Epson PowerLite 2247U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model 2247U View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4400 ANSI lumens	4200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)	15000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1143 - 6604 mm (45 - 260")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.36 - 13.86 m	2.49 - 14.53 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-20 - 20°	-20 - 20°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5500 h	5500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	12000 h	12000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	230 W	230 W
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 29.2 mm	20.3 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.5 - 1.99	1.5 - 1.9
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 2.24:1	1.39 - 2.23:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6:1
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)
Supported video modes	1080p	1080p
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232C	RS-232C
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	100 Mbit/s	100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	37 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modes	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	331 W	350 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.21 W	0.21 W
Power consumption (network standby)	2 W	2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	227 W	237 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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	308 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	281 mm	291 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	125 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232C	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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