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Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White vs Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 9identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 13,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (17000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black 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 Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black 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 Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has Ethernet LAN. Projector native resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White, WUXGA (1920x1200) on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black.

  • Projector brightness
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:17000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3000000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-40 - 40°
  • Light source type
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:Laser
  • Service life of light source
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:20000 h

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Comparison of 980, A175U-B
80 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens17000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs16000:13000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:10, 4:316:10
Smart projectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°-40 - 40°
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.68 - 80.77 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 153 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 - 120 Hz
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
FocusDiffersManualMotorized
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 ratioKnown for one1.21 - 1.45:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 25%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-65 - 65%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
3G-SDI inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers37 dB43 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB37 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs349 W990 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs241 W890 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °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 source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg28.7 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm599 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm490 mm
HeightDiffers106.7 mm238 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR

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