Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

57specifications compared
16differ
41identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
Native aspect ratio
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
Number of colours
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.07 billion colours
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16.78 million colours
Lamp power
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:230 W
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:210 W
Zoom ratio
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.2:1
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:2.0:1
Throw ratio
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.21 - 1.45:1
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:1.44 - 1.95
Full HD
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Yes
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:No
Market positioning
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Home cinema
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Portable

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Comparison of 980, EX3290
72 specifications	A Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product	B Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White Model EX3290 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	4000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	16000:1	16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Smart projector	No	No
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")	838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.07 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10, 4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
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 powerDiffers	230 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	2.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.21 - 1.45:1	1.44 - 1.95
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.9 - 20.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.49 - 1.72	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	Not supported	Not supported
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	No	No
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Service port type	USB Type-B	USB Type-B
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Interactive	No	No
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Home cinema	Portable
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Ceiling, Desktop	Ceiling, Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	349 W	187 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	241 W	235 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	5 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	310 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	281.9 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	106.7 mm	82 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC

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