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Epson 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 4650

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 24identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 4650:5200 ANSI lumens
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite 4650:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
  • Number of colours
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
    • PowerLite 4650:1.073 billion colours
  • Colour light output
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 4650:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5°
    • PowerLite 4650:30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:7°
    • PowerLite 4650:30°
  • White light output
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 4650:5200 ANSI lumens
  • Lamp power
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
    • PowerLite 4650:280 W

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94 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:9, 16:10
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.76 - 7.62 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000:1
Number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90%
Colour light outputDiffers2500 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers5°30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers7°30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 kHz
White light outputDiffers2500 ANSI lumens5200 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one3000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one939.8 - 2743.2 mm (37 - 108")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one6000 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp powerDiffers200 W280 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one6000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusDiffersAutoManual
Focal length rangeDiffers1.80 - 6.48 mm16.72 - 33.47 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 - 2.14
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 source2.0:1
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Throw ratioDiffers0.55 - 0.741.27 - 2.59:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-38 - 38°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-58 - 58°
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersNoYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 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)1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantity11
Composite video in11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Audio (L/R) inDiffers14
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB32 dB
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Market positioningKnown for oneShort throwUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source409 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source311 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg6.49 kg
WidthDiffers345.4 mm471 mm
DepthDiffers276.8 mm354 mm
HeightDiffers104.1 mm159 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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