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Epson PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 43identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3800 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection distance
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.74 - 7.11 m
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.84 - 8.13 m
  • Focal length range
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.51 - 1.99
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.49 - 1.72
  • Optical zoom
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.6x
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.2x
  • Throw ratio
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.38 - 2.24:1
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.3 - 1.56:1
  • Full HD
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Yes
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:No
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PowerLite 980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2
    • PowerLite W39 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3

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Comparison of 980W, W39
79 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)15000:115000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceDiffers0.74 - 7.11 m0.84 - 8.13 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source6000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)12000 h12000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp power210 W210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 29.2 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.51 - 1.991.49 - 1.72
Optical zoomDiffers1.6x1.2x
Throw ratioDiffers1.38 - 2.24:11.3 - 1.56:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 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), 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), 1600 x 900
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 dB
Projection modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Front, Rear
Plug and PlayYesYes
Operating system versionKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W5 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)326 W326 W
Power consumption (standby)2 W2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source237 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers307.3 mm299 mm
DepthDiffers292.1 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers104.1 mm91 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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