Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

33specifications compared
15differ
18identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2500 ANSI lumens
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Matrix size
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.88 cm (0.74")
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.4 cm (0.55")
Lamp power
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:250 W
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
HDMI ports quantity
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
Ethernet LAN
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Yes
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1
- EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0

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Comparison of 5040UB, EB-X04
78 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model 5040UB View product	B Epson EB-X04 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model EB-X04 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.27 - 7.62 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	1000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	2500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.88 cm (0.74")	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	2500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 9 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.08 - 10.8 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1960 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	200 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	22.5 - 46.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	2.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.35 - 2.84:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Auto, Natural	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	20 dB	28 dB
HDCP	Yes	Yes
Air filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Wall	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	11 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	520.7 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	449.6 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	193 mm	77 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	0	0
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m

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