Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

52specifications compared
21differ
31identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:60000:1
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3, 16:10
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Service life of light source
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4500 h
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:7500 h
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:10000 h
Lamp power
- Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:200 W
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:210 W

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Comparison of 2150, U42+
79 specifications	A Epson Home Cinema 2150 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model 2150 View product	B Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model U42+ View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	60000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 cm (0.67")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.9 - 8.9 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	2500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	2500 ANSI lumens	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
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 29.2 mm	20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.51 - 1.99	1.5 - 1.71
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.6:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.33 - 2.16:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
AC input voltageDiffers	100 – 240	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	312 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	310 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	284.5 mm	249 mm
HeightDiffers	106.7 mm	87 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Lamp-door protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 ports	0	0

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