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Epson PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs Epson Brightlink 685wi

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 19identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5500 ANSI lumens
    • Brightlink 685wi:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • Brightlink 685wi:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
    • Brightlink 685wi:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • Brightlink 685wi:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15000:1
    • Brightlink 685wi:14000:1
  • Colour light output
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5500 ANSI lumens
    • Brightlink 685wi:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:-30 - 30°
    • Brightlink 685wi:±3°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • PowerLite 5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:-30 - 30°
    • Brightlink 685wi:±3°

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Comparison of 5530U, Brightlink 685wi
93 specifications
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5500 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:10, 16:916:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.4 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs15000:114000:1
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputDiffers5500 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°±3°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 kHz
White light outputDiffers5500 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
UniformityKnown for one87%Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)10000 h10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers300 W250 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.8:11.35:1
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35x
Throw ratioDiffers1.26 - 2.30:10.28:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one21.34 - 37.99 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.65 - 2.55Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one-10 - 10°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one-50 - 50°Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
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
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers23
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Audio (L/R) inDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232CRS-232C
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDBaseT portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers38 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingWall
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs462 W373 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one324 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one324 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers6.89 kg5.9 kg
WidthDiffers470 mm367 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm149 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CYesYes

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