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Epson 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 20identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD:12000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD: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 Home Cinema 730HD:1.073 billion colours
  • Colour light output
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5°
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD:30°

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86 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000:112000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one939.8 - 2743.2 mm (37 - 108")Unknown — not stated by the source
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 outputDiffers2500 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers5°30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers7°30°
White light outputDiffers2500 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.83 - 8.07 m
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source1 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h5000 h
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one6000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 h
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers1.80 - 6.48 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Throw ratioDiffers0.55 - 0.741.2:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.58 - 1.72
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 source1.2:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 540p, 576i, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Game, Living room
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Audio (L/R) inDiffers12
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one29 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersShort throwHome cinema
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source283 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source207 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg2.39 kg
WidthDiffers345.4 mm296 mm
DepthDiffers276.8 mm233 mm
HeightDiffers104.1 mm78 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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