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Epson 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 530

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  • 50identical
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Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 530:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projection distance
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.5 - 1.3 m
    • PowerLite 530:0 - 6 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1600 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 530:1800 ANSI lumens
  • Colour light output
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 530:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15°
    • PowerLite 530:-15 - 15°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15°
    • PowerLite 530:-15 - 15°
  • White light output
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 530:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.6 - 1.6
    • PowerLite 530:1.60 - 1.60

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Comparison of 520, PowerLite 530
90 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)16000:116000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Supported aspect ratios4:34:3
Screen size compatibility1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
Projection distanceDiffers0.5 - 1.3 m0 - 6 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs1600 ANSI lumens1800 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one50 - 85 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers15°-15 - 15°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers15°-15 - 15°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.4 cm (0.55")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
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 - 1.3 m
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 - 0.740.54 - 0.74:1
Video1 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
HD-ReadyYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1280 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Video processing10 bit10 bit
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers12
Composite video in11
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers12
Audio (L/R) out11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackYesYes
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 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
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsYesYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs293 W315 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.9 W0.22 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.22 W0.22 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs229 W230 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight3.72 kg3.72 kg
WidthDiffers342.9 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers315 mm322.5 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
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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