Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 17identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4400 ANSI lumens
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:12000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15000:1
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:2500000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
  • Projection distance
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.36 - 13.86 m
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3.37 - 5.49 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-20 - 20°
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
    • EB-L1505UHNL Large venue projector 12000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-45 - 45°

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85 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4400 ANSI lumens12000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:12500000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers1.36 - 13.86 m3.37 - 5.49 m
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-20 - 20°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°-45 - 45°
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one5500 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one12000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers230 W670 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 29.2 mm36 - 57.35 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.5 - 1.99Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.38 - 2.24:11.57 - 2.56
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.16:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-18 - 18%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-60 - 60%
Video1 differ
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Presentation
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffersNoYes
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in11
Serial interface typeRS-232CRS-232C
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB30 dB
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementKnown for oneDesktop, CeilingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs331 W908 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.21 W2 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one227 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg23.7 kg
WidthDiffers308 mm586 mm
DepthDiffers281 mm492 mm
HeightDiffers104 mm211 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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