Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey

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  • 24differ
  • 26identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3600 ANSI lumens
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15000:1
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:14000:1
  • Number of colours
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.073 billion colours
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:1.07 billion colours
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:-3 - 3°
  • Service life of light source
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:10000 h
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:5000 h
  • Focal length range
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:3.7 mm
  • Zoom type
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Manual
    • EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White, Grey:Auto

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Comparison of 975W, EB-685W
131 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 - 0.6 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.4 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs15000:114000:1
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-3 - 3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°-3 - 3°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Colour light outputKnown for one3600 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 one3600 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers10000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Lamp power250 W250 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 29.2 mm3.7 mm
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeDiffersManualAuto
Zoom ratioDiffers1.6:11.35:1
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35x
Throw ratioDiffers1.38 - 2.24:10.28 - 0.37:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.51 - 1.99Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic, Cinema, Presentation, sRGB, Blackboard
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers23
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers31
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)YesYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers29 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
2D/3D frequency imageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 120 Hz
Air filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux, Mac OS 10.10.x, Mac OS 10.7.x, Mac OS 10.8.x, Mac OS 10.9.x, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated power16 W16 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEducation
Product colourDiffersWhiteWhite, Grey
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingWall
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs334 W354 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.37 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source309 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Software supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcevia: AMX, Crestron (Network), Control4
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °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 source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.4 kg5.7 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm367 mm
DepthDiffers290 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers99 mm149 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source730 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source335 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
WLAN adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyMP Multi PC Projection, Epson Projektor Management
Technical detailsidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO
USB display functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 in 1: Image / Mouse / Sound
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source141 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source141 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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