Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs Epson EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

80specifications compared
46differ
34identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:10000:1
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:400:1
Native aspect ratio
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Projection distance
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.7 - 8.2 m
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.8 - 8.5 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1900 ANSI lumens
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:-20 - 20°
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
Matrix size
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.5 cm (0.59")
- EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.6 cm (0.63")

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Comparison of EB-1781W, EB-2040
109 specifications	A Epson EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model EB-1781W View product	B Epson EB-2040 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model EB-2040 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	4200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	400:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Projection distanceDiffers	0.7 - 8.2 m	0.8 - 8.5 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs	1900 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-20 - 20°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.5 cm (0.59")	1.6 cm (0.63")
White light outputKnown for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	7000 h	10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	214 W	215 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	13.52 - 16.22 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.58 - 1.7	1.51 - 1.99
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.04 - 1.26:1	1.38 - 2.24:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
Video1 differ
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesDiffers	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Blackboard, Dynamic, Photo, Presentation, sRGB
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (2D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232C
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	2
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	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
Country of originDiffers	Philippines	China
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	16 W
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	295 W	316 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.34 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	208 W	228 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	4.3 kg
WidthDiffers	292 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	213 mm	291 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	101 mm
Package widthDiffers	145 mm	385 mm
Package depthDiffers	420 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	370 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.7 g	6.13 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	EasyMP Multi PC Projection	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	HDMI, NFC, USB 2.0, VGA, Wireless LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.18 m	2.25 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.18 m	2.25 m
Products per palletDiffers	70 pc(s)	40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	84 pc(s)	50 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	5 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	6 pc(s)	5 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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