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Epson BrightLink 430i vs Epson BrightLink 485Wi Interactive

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 35identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • BrightLink 430i:3000 ANSI lumens
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:3100 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • BrightLink 430i:LCD
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • BrightLink 430i:XGA (1024x768)
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Number of colours
    • BrightLink 430i:16.78 million colours
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:1.073 billion colours
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • BrightLink 430i:±15°
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:5°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • BrightLink 430i:±15°
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:5°
  • Service life of light source
    • BrightLink 430i:4000 h
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:3000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • BrightLink 430i:6000 h
    • BrightLink 485Wi Interactive:4000 h

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Comparison of BrightLink 430i, BrightLink 485Wi Interactive
88 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)3000:13000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one1600.2 - 2692.4 mm (63 - 106")Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers±15°5°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±15°5°
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.34 - 2.54 m
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3100 ANSI lumens
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3100 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h4000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp powerDiffers230 W215 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers6.48 mm3.71 - 3.71 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratio1.35:11.35:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 - 1.8
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35x
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PALNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 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 quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers13
Audio (L/R) out11
Headphone outputsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power16 W16 W
Design1 differ
Product typeShort throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningShort throwShort throw
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs332 W313 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs6.80 W7.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one241 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, 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 Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows VistaUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.63 kg5.39 kg
WidthDiffers345.4 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers276.9 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers104.1 mm144 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, USB, VGAUSB, VGA
ManualYesYes
Mounting brackets includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 800 pixels

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