Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Viewsonic Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White

42specifications compared
21differ
21identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:10000 h
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2500 h
Digital zoom
- PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.35x
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2x

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Comparison of 530, Pro8800WUL
83 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 530 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model 530 View product	B Viewsonic Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model Pro8800WUL View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	16000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-15 - 15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-15 - 15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	2500 h
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	215 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital zoomDiffers	1.35x	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
Throw ratioDiffers	0.54 - 0.74:1	1.07 - 1.71
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.35:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mexico Energy test/Registration, EAC, TUVS, Mark(Argentina), India BIS, FCC,CE, EMC,CB, CCC, REACH, SVHC, WEEE, ErP, Mexico NOM, cTUVus, PSB, RCM, CECP
Noise levelKnown for one	37 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	20 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Ceiling, Wall
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	315 W	574 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	574 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	230 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.72 kg	6.3 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	496.5 mm
DepthDiffers	315 mm	316.2 mm
HeightDiffers	94 mm	139.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source

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