Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

57specifications compared
14differ
43identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
Projection distance
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.76 - 7.62 m
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.74 - 7.11 m
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2
Serial interface type
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:RS-232C
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:RS-232
Wi-Fi
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:No
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Yes
Noise level (economic mode)
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:29 dB
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:28 dB

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Comparison of 970, 980W
83 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model 970 View product	B Epson PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 980W View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	15000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers	0.76 - 7.62 m	0.74 - 7.11 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	6000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	12000 h	12000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	210 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	18.2 - 29.2 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.51 - 1.99	1.51 - 1.99
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.6:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratio	1.38 - 2.24:1	1.38 - 2.24:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Operating system versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	326 W	326 W
Power consumption (standby)	2 W	2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	237 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	307 mm	307.3 mm
DepthDiffers	292 mm	292.1 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	104.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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