Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White vs LG BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 8identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The LG BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has 1,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (5000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The LG BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has 2,984,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (3000000:1 vs 16000:1). The LG BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). Only the LG BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has smart projector. Only the LG BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has Ethernet LAN.

  • Projector brightness
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:3000000:1
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:4:3, 16:10, 16:6, 16:9, 21:9
  • Smart projector
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:No
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:Yes
  • Light source type
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:Laser
  • Service life of light source
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
    • BF50RG data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:20000 h

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Comparison of 980, BF50RG
85 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs16000:13000000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:10, 4:34:3, 16:10, 16:6, 16:9, 21:9
Smart projectorDiffersNoYes
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLaser
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one12000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one230 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one16.9 - 20.28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.49 - 1.72Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.21 - 1.45:11.30 - 2.08
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 20%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-50 - 50%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DNoNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Natural, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Service port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232C
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web browserKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Features1 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers37 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one28 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trumotion technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcewebOS
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.0
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaPresentation
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
PlacementKnown for oneCeiling, DesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one349 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one241 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg9.2 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm290 mm
HeightDiffers106.7 mm156 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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