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Epson PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 2142W

65specifications compared
16differ
49identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4400 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 2142W:4200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 2142W:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- PowerLite 2142W:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- PowerLite 2142W:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Focal length range
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
- PowerLite 2142W: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 2142W:1.5 - 1.9
Serial interface type
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:RS-232C
- PowerLite 2142W:RS-232
Wi-Fi
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:No
- PowerLite 2142W:Yes

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Comparison of 2042, PowerLite 2142W
82 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model 2042 View product	B Epson PowerLite 2142W View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4400 ANSI lumens	4200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.36 - 13.86 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 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
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+)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	331 W	350 W
Power consumption (network standby)Differs	2 W	2.4 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	227 W	237 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.1 kg
DepthDiffers	281 mm	292 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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