Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White

48specifications compared
15differ
33identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3800 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:3300 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
Projection distance
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.74 - 7.11 m
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:0.76 - 8.89 m
Optical zoom
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.6x
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:1.35x
Throw ratio
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.38 - 2.24:1
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:1.45 - 1.96:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:3
HDMI ports quantity
- PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2
- PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:1

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Comparison of 980W, S39
66 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 980W View product	B Epson PowerLite S39 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White Model S39 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3800 ANSI lumens	3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)	15000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Projection distanceDiffers	0.74 - 7.11 m	0.76 - 8.89 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	6000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	12000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	210 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	18.2 - 29.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.51 - 1.99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers	1.6x	1.35x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 2.24:1	1.45 - 1.96:1
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.7 mm
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, PAL
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232	RS-232C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Operating system versionKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	16 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	326 W	326 W
Power consumption (standby)	2 W	2 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	237 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	307.3 mm	299.7 mm
DepthDiffers	292.1 mm	248.9 mm
HeightDiffers	104.1 mm	91.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232CKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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