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Epson 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 4855WU

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 26identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 4855WU:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite 4855WU:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite 4855WU:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite 4855WU:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5°
    • PowerLite 4855WU:±30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:7°
    • PowerLite 4855WU:±30°
  • Lamp power
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
    • PowerLite 4855WU:260 W
  • Focus
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Auto
    • PowerLite 4855WU:Manual

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90 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers939.8 - 2743.2 mm (37 - 108")1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000:1
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers5°±30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers7°±30°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one3000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
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
White light outputKnown for one2500 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 W260 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 source1.8:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.55 - 0.741.26 - 2.30:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 10°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-50 - 50°
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 HDDiffersNoYes
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
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
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
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB32 dB
HDCPDiffersNoYes
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source162 MHz
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
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 source378 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 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 mm372 mm
DepthDiffers276.8 mm320 mm
HeightDiffers104.1 mm134 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
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

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