Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White vs Viewsonic LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White

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  • 24differ
  • 18identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Viewsonic LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Viewsonic LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D 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 LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D 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 LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 3D. Only the Viewsonic LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has smart TV.

  • Projector brightness
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:3000000:1
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+-25°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+-25°
  • Light source type
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser
  • Service life of light source
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:20000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
    • LX720-4K data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:30000 h

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Comparison of 980, LX720-4K
83 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one3LCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs16000:13000000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:10, 4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart projectorNoNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°+-25°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°+-25°
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 9.72 m
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
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.9 - 20.28 mm11.9 - 15.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.49 - 1.721.94 - 2.12
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.21 - 1.45:11.127-1.465
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffersNoYes
Video colour modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Natural, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in00
DVI portNoNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Smart TVDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers37 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB26 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Designidentical
Market positioningHome cinemaHome cinema
Product colourWhiteWhite
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
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs349 W143 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 voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50/60 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm312 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers106.7 mm104 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source415 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source168 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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