Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White vs NEC PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 16identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:7000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection distance
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:0.34 - 0.6 m
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.7 - 50.9 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:-3 - 3°
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:-3 - 3°
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Service life of light source
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:5000 h
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:10000 h
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
  • Lamp type
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:UHE
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:UHP
  • Lamp power
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:250 W
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:370 W

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Comparison of 685W, PA703W
96 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens7000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")322.6 - 12700 mm (12.7 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers0.34 - 0.6 m0.7 - 50.9 m
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-3 - 3°-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-3 - 3°-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.93 cm (0.76")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one14000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one3500 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one3500 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source4 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h5000 h
Lamp typeDiffersUHEUHP
Lamp powerDiffers250 W370 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 W
Lens systemidentical
Number of optional lenses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one3.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one1.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.35:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one1.35xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one0.28 - 0.37:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2048 x 1080, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 4096 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080p
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inDiffers30
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB33 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; EAC; ErP; TUEV, ErP
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeiling, Desktop, WallDesktop
Market positioningKnown for oneEducationUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs373 W482 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.2 W0.26 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs324 W376 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °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 source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.71 kg10.2 kg
WidthDiffers368 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers401 mm406 mm
HeightDiffers188 mm163.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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