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
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
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
Lens system3 differ
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
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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	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
Features1 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	5 W
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	307 mm	299 mm
DepthDiffers	292 mm	248 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	91 mm
Other featuresidentical
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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