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

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 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")
Lens system1 differ
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
Throw ratioDiffers	0.32 - 0.43:1	0.28 - 0.37:1
Features1 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Education
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Wall	Ceiling, Desktop, Wall

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