Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson BrightLink 430i vs Epson BrightLink 485Wi

53specifications compared
22differ
31identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- BrightLink 430i:3000 ANSI lumens
- BrightLink 485Wi:3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- BrightLink 430i:XGA (1024x768)
- BrightLink 485Wi:WXGA (1280x800)
Service life of light source
- BrightLink 430i:4000 h
- BrightLink 485Wi:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- BrightLink 430i:6000 h
- BrightLink 485Wi:4000 h
Lamp power
- BrightLink 430i:230 W
- BrightLink 485Wi:215 W
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- BrightLink 430i:3
- BrightLink 485Wi:2
Audio (L/R) in
- BrightLink 430i:1
- BrightLink 485Wi:2
Wi-Fi
- BrightLink 430i:Yes
- BrightLink 485Wi:No

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Comparison of BrightLink 430i, BrightLink 485Wi
87 specifications	A Epson BrightLink 430i View product	B Epson BrightLink 485Wi View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1600.2 - 2692.4 mm (63 - 106")	1346.2 - 2235.2 mm (53 - 88")
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	±15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	±15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	215 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	6.48 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.35:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
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
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	332 W	313 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	6.80 W	7.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	241 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 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 Vista	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.63 kg	5.4 kg
WidthDiffers	345.4 mm	368 mm
DepthDiffers	276.9 mm	376 mm
HeightDiffers	104.1 mm	145 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, USB, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired

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