Product comparison · 2 data projectors

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
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
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
Lens system3 differ
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
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
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+)
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	331 W	350 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	227 W	237 W
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
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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