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
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
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
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	7500 h	10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	210 W
Lens system3 differ
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 ratioDiffers	1.6:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.33 - 2.16:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
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
Composite video inDiffers	0	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
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
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Featuresidentical
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
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
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
AC input voltageDiffers	100 – 240	100 - 240 V
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
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

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