Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

72specifications compared
16differ
56identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 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 W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distance
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.76 - 7.62 m
- PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.84 - 8.13 m
Focal length range
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
- PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.51 - 1.99
- PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.49 - 1.72
Throw ratio
- PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.38 - 2.24:1
- PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.3 - 1.56:1

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Comparison of 970, W39
81 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 970 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model 970 View product	B Epson PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model W39 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3500 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 compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.76 - 7.62 m	0.84 - 8.13 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 type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
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 quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 29.2 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.51 - 1.99	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.6:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 2.24:1	1.3 - 1.56:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Video1 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
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutions	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), 1600 x 900
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)	Yes	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
Projection modes	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	5 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 display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	326 W	326 W
Power consumption (standby)	2 W	2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	237 W	237 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 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	307 mm	299 mm
DepthDiffers	292 mm	248 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	91 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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