Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White vs SMART Technologies UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey

34specifications compared
25differ
9identical
48known 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
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:2000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:16:10
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:4:3
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:5000 h
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:2000 h
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:2
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:1
HDMI ports quantity
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:3
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:0
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:2
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:0
Audio (L/R) in
- PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:3
- UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey:1

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Comparison of 685W, UF45-560
82 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White Model 685W View product	B SMART Technologies UF45-560 data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) Grey Model UF45-560 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	3LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.34 - 0.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	14000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	3500 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	3500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000:1
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:5, 16:10, 16:9
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	250 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	3.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	1.6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.35:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.35x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.28 - 0.37:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL B, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	0
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	3	1
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	29 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSA (U.S./Canada), CE, FCC, RoHS (China), WEEE, VCCI (Japan), C-Tick (Australia)
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	16 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Education	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Desktop, Wall	Wall
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	373 W	470 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2.2 W	5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	324 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	504 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 30 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5.71 kg	14.1 kg
WidthDiffers	368 mm	470 mm
DepthDiffers	401 mm	933 mm
HeightDiffers	188 mm	394 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SMART Board 560
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6500 K
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

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