Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs Epson EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White

68specifications compared
18differ
50identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White has 1 more component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in than the Epson PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White (2 vs 1). The Epson EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White has 1 more composite video in than the Epson PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White (1 vs 0). The Epson EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White has 1 more S-Video inputs quantity than the Epson PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White (1 vs 0). Only the Epson PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White has full HD. Projector native resolution: WUXGA (1920x1200) on the Epson PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White, WXGA (1280x800) on the Epson EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White.

Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distance
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:0.76 - 7.62 m
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:1.79 - 2.92 m
Focal length range
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:20.3 - 32.5 mm
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
Throw ratio
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.39 - 2.23:1
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:1.38 - 2.24:1
Full HD
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Yes
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:No
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:2
Composite video in
- PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:0
- EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:1

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Comparison of 990U, EB-980W
112 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 990U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model 990U View product	B Epson EB-980W Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White Model EB-980W View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	3800 ANSI lumens	3800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	15000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.76 - 7.62 m	1.79 - 2.92 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2410 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	6000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	12000 h	12000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	210 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.3 - 32.5 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.51 - 1.99	1.51 - 1.99
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratio	1.6:1	1.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.39 - 2.23:1	1.38 - 2.24:1
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	No	No
Colour modes (2D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Video processing	10 bit	10 bit
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	2
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232C	RS-232C
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Philippines
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	326 W	309 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	237 W	227 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	307 mm	309 mm
DepthDiffers	292 mm	293 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	105 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	385 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson Projector Management Software, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, EasyMP Network Projection
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.13 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.13 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232C	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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