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Epson Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White

39specifications compared
18differ
21identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2500 ANSI lumens
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:3600 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:35000:1
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:15000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:16:10
Projection distance
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:0.87 - 8.9 m
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1.5 - 2.17 m
Service life of light source
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4500 h
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:7500 h
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:10000 h
Lamp power
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:200 W
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:210 W
Focal length range
- Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:20.42 - 24.5 mm

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Comparison of 2100, EB-U42
72 specifications	A Epson Home Cinema 2100 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model 2100 View product	B Epson EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White Model EB-U42 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	35000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.87 - 8.9 m	1.5 - 2.17 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	7500 h	10000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	210 W
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 29.2 mm	20.42 - 24.5 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioDiffers	1.33 - 2.16	1.38 - 1.68:1
Videoidentical
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic, Natural	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ceiling / Floor mounted projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Home cinema	Presentation
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Floor	Desktop
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	298 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	219 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	2.8 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	302 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	252 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	92 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	335 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.16 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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