Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Viewsonic VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black

36specifications compared
25differ
11identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3600 ANSI lumens
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:DLP
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:-+30°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:10000 h
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:3500 h
Zoom ratio
- PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.6:1
- VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1.3:1

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Comparison of 975W, VS16232
73 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 975W View product	B Viewsonic VS16232 data projector Ceiling-mounted projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black Model VS16232 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	15000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	3600 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-+30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	3600 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22000:1
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-+30°
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	10000 h	3500 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	250 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6500 h
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	18.2 - 29.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.51 - 1.99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.6:1	1.3:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 2.24:1	1.1 - 1.5
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130%
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	3	2
Audio (L/R) outDiffers	1	3
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes	Yes
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	36 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CB, CCC, cTUVus, CE, FCC,C-Tick, REACH, SVHC, WEEE, ErP, EAC, TUV-S Mark(Argentina), CECP, NOM,Mexico Energy Test
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	10 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ceiling-mounted projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Ceiling
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
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	334 W	350 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)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.4 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	316 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	99 mm	103.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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