Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 16identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:2400 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:4:3, 16:10
  • Number of colours
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1.073 billion colours
  • Service life of light source
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:5000 h
  • Lamp type
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:UHE
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:E-TORL
  • Lamp power
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
    • 5020UB Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:230 W

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Comparison of 421i, 5020UB
85 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens2400 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one3000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers939.8 - 2743.2 mm (37 - 108")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one6000 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one2500 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one5°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one7°Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one2500 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 - 10 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300000:1
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm (0.74")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h5000 h
Lamp typeDiffersUHEE-TORL
Lamp powerDiffers200 W230 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one6000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 h
Lens system3 differ
FocusDiffersAutoManual
Focal length rangeDiffers1.80 - 6.48 mm22.5 - 47.2 mm
Throw ratioDiffers0.55 - 0.741.34 - 2.68:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 3.17
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 3.58, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersNoYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
AV inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB22 dB
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneShort throwUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source364 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.27 W
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg8.17 kg
WidthDiffers345.4 mm467.4 mm
DepthDiffers276.8 mm396.2 mm
HeightDiffers104.1 mm157.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one1024 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.16 kg (18 lbs)

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