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Epson 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 525W

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 52identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 525W:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite 525W:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite 525W:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite 525W:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.5 - 1.3 m
    • PowerLite 525W:0 - 6 m
  • Colour light output
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 525W:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15°
    • PowerLite 525W:-15 - 15°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15°
    • PowerLite 525W:-15 - 15°

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Comparison of 520, PowerLite 525W
91 specifications
Projector11 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)16000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")1346.2 - 2946.4 mm (53 - 116")
Projection distanceDiffers0.5 - 1.3 m0 - 6 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.5 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1.2 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers15°-15 - 15°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers15°-15 - 15°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.4 cm (0.55")1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix type3-panel (p-Si TFT active)3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one1600 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one50 - 85 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)10000 h10000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp power215 W215 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length range6.4 - 6.4 mm6.4 - 6.4 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.6 - 1.61.60 - 1.60
Zoom ratio1.35:11.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.55 - 0.740.48 - 0.65:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video processing10 bit10 bit
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 800 (WXGA), 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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers12
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers12
Audio (L/R) out11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
DC-in jackYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Featuresidentical
Noise level35 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 dB
2D/3D frequency imageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power16 W16 W
Designidentical
Product typeShort throw projectorShort throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsYesYes
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)293 W293 W
Power consumption (standby)1.9 W1.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.22 W0.22 W
Power consumption (economy mode)229 W229 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Voltage tolerance10%10%
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3.72 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers342.9 mm344 mm
Depth315 mm315 mm
Height94 mm94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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