Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White vs Epson PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White

65specifications compared
7differ
58identical
3known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:4:3
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:16:10
Throw ratio
- PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:0.32 - 0.43:1
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:0.28 - 0.37:1
Noise level (economic mode)
- PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:30 dB
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:29 dB
Market positioning
- PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:Presentation
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:Education
Placement
- PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:Ceiling, Wall
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:Ceiling, Desktop, Wall

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Comparison of 680, 685W
68 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White Model 680 View product	B Epson PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White Model 685W View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	3500 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1407.2 - 2354.6 mm (55.4 - 92.7")	1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distance	0.34 - 0.6 m	0.34 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	14000:1	14000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light output	3500 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal	-3 - 3°	-3 - 3°
Keystone correction, vertical	-3 - 3°	-3 - 3°
Matrix type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light output	3500 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	10000 h	10000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	250 W	250 W
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed focal length	3.7 mm	3.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratio	1.35:1	1.35:1
Digital zoom	1.35x	1.35x
Throw ratioDiffers	0.32 - 0.43:1	0.28 - 0.37:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	3	3
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	3	3
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232C	RS-232C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Features1 differ
Noise level	35 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Ultra short throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Education
Product colour	Grey, White	Grey, White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Wall	Ceiling, Desktop, Wall
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	373 W	373 W
Power consumption (standby)	2.2 W	2.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	324 W	324 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	5.71 kg	5.71 kg
Width	368 mm	368 mm
Depth	401 mm	401 mm
Height	188 mm	188 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232C	Yes	Yes

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