Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs Epson EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

78specifications compared
45differ
33identical
34known 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-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibility
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distance
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.7 - 8.2 m
- EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.4 - 8.4 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1900 ANSI lumens
- EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3700 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:-20 - 20°
- EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
Matrix size
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.5 cm (0.59")
- EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.93 cm (0.76")
Service life of light source
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:4000 h
- EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:7000 h
- EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:10000 h

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Comparison of EB-1781W, EB-5520W
112 specifications	A Epson EB-1781W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model EB-1781W View product	B Epson EB-5520W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model EB-5520W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	10000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.7 - 8.2 m	1.4 - 8.4 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs	1900 ANSI lumens	3700 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-20 - 20°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.5 cm (0.59")	1.93 cm (0.76")
White light outputKnown for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 - 15 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
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	300 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	13.52 - 16.22 mm	21.34 - 37.99 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.58 - 1.7	1.65 - 2.55
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.8:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.04 - 1.26:1	1.26 - 2.30:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 10%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-50 - 50%
Video1 differ
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	No	No
Video colour modesDiffers	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Video processing	10 bit	10 bit
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known 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
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
Country of originDiffers	Philippines	China
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Presentation
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power4 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	295 W	411 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.34 W	2.33 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	208 W	309 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	6.9 kg
WidthDiffers	292 mm	472 mm
DepthDiffers	213 mm	354 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	159 mm
Package widthDiffers	145 mm	555 mm
Package depthDiffers	420 mm	630 mm
Package heightDiffers	370 mm	235 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.7 g	10.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
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
Technical detailsidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	HDMI, NFC, USB 2.0, VGA, Wireless LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.18 m	2.51 m
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross width	80 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.18 m	2.51 m
Pallet length (UK)	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)	100 cm	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	70 pc(s)	16 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	84 pc(s)	16 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	5 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	6 pc(s)	2 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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