Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson BrightLink 425Wi vs Epson BrightLink 485Wi Interactive

58specifications compared
20differ
38identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- BrightLink 425Wi:2500 ANSI lumens
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- BrightLink 425Wi:LCD
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:3LCD
Number of colours
- BrightLink 425Wi:16.78 million colours
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal
- BrightLink 425Wi:±15°
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:5°
Keystone correction, vertical
- BrightLink 425Wi:±15°
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:5°
Service life of light source
- BrightLink 425Wi:5000 h
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- BrightLink 425Wi:6000 h
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:4000 h
Lamp power
- BrightLink 425Wi:230 W
- BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:215 W

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Comparison of BrightLink 425Wi, BrightLink 485Wi Interactive
88 specifications	A Epson BrightLink 425Wi View product	B Epson BrightLink 485Wi Interactive View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1600.2 - 2870.2 mm (63 - 113")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	±15°	5°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±15°	5°
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.34 - 2.54 m
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3100 ANSI lumens
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3100 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	4000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	215 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.48 mm	3.71 - 3.71 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratio	1.35:1	1.35:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 - 1.8
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35x
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1280 x 960, 1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
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)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	35 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Short throw	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	294 W	313 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	6.20 W	7.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	244 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Hom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.63 kg	5.39 kg
WidthDiffers	345.4 mm	368 mm
DepthDiffers	276.9 mm	375 mm
HeightDiffers	104.1 mm	144 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, USB, VGA	USB, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 pixels

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