Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White vs Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 20differ
  • 12identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (5500 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) 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 Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) 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 Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White has Ethernet LAN. Screen size compatibility: 863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337") on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White, 762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300") on the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White.

  • Projector brightness
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:3000000:1
  • Light source type
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:Laser
  • Service life of light source
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:20000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:30000 h
  • Focal length range
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 21.61 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.49 - 1.72
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:2.43 - 2.78
  • Throw ratio
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.21 - 1.45:1
    • LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.13 - 1.47

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92 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one3LCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs16000:13000000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:10, 4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart projectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.75 - 9.76 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 - 120 Hz
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLaser
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs12000 h30000 h
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 system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers16.9 - 20.28 mm16.9 - 21.61 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.49 - 1.722.43 - 2.78
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.21 - 1.45:11.13 - 1.47
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3x
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source132%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — 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
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 (HD 720), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
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 sourceRJ-45, RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
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 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB27 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Arabic, Czech, Thai, Vietnamese
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W15 W
Designidentical
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 displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersACDC
Power consumption (typical)Differs349 W165 W
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 frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm286 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm216 mm
HeightDiffers106.7 mm129 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source155 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower Cord: 1 Remote Control: 1 QSG: Yes Warranty Card: Yes (CN Only)
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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