Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White vs Viewsonic Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White

43specifications compared
23differ
20identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:3200 ANSI lumens
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:3LCD
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:XGA (1024x768)
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:4:3
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:4000 h
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:6000 h
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2500 h
Digital zoom
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:1.35x
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2x
Throw ratio
- PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:0.31 - 0.42:1
- Pro8800WUL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.07 - 1.71

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Comparison of 580, Pro8800WUL
85 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 580 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White Model 580 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)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1419.9 - 2367.3 mm (55.9 - 93.2")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.348 - 0.597 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	10000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-3 - 3°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-3 - 3°	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
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000:1
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	2500 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	245 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.35:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomDiffers	1.35x	2x
Throw ratioDiffers	0.31 - 0.42:1	1.07 - 1.71
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	No	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	4
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
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	33 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	20 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Ceiling, Wall
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	376 W	574 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	4.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	280 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	574 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5.31 kg	6.3 kg
WidthDiffers	366 mm	496.5 mm
DepthDiffers	376 mm	316.2 mm
HeightDiffers	193 mm	139.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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