Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs Epson EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

88specifications compared
48differ
40identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:10000:1
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15000:1
Screen size compatibility
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distance (wide)
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.7 - 6.8 m
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:0 - 1.5 m
Projection distance (tele)
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.8 - 8.2 m
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:0 - 9 m
Number of colours
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.073 billion colours
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)
- EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1900 ANSI lumens
- EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3800 ANSI lumens

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Comparison of EB-1785W, EB-2255U
114 specifications	A Epson EB-1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model EB-1785W View product	B Epson EB-2255U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model EB-2255U View product
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 9 m
Projection distance (wide)Differs	0.7 - 6.8 m	0 - 1.5 m
Projection distance (tele)Differs	0.8 - 8.2 m	0 - 9 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs	1900 ANSI lumens	3800 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	100 - 120 Hz	200 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal	-20 - 20°	-20 - 20°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.5 cm (0.59")	1.93 cm (0.76")
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 quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	13.52 - 16.22 mm	23 - 38.4 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.58 - 1.7	1.5 - 2
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.04 - 1.26:1	1.38 - 2.28:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	No	No
Colour modes (2D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic
Video colour modesDiffers	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Dynamic, Cinema, Presentation, sRGB, Blackboard, DICOM simulation mode
Video processing	10 bit	10 bit
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	0	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
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise level	39 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
Country of originDiffers	Philippines	China
Password protection	Yes	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Air filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	16 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	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	Ceiling, Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power4 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	295 W	405 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.34 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	208 W	323 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	220-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Software supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	via: AMX, Crestron (Network), Control4
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
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	4.7 kg
WidthDiffers	292 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	213 mm	291 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	110 mm
Package widthDiffers	370 mm	384 mm
Package depthDiffers	420 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	145 mm	205 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.71 kg	6.56 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EasyMP Monitor, iProjection
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
USB display functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 in 1: Image / Mouse / Sound
Standard interfacesKnown for one	HDMI, NFC, USB, VGA, Wireless LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85286200	85286200
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.18 m	15 cm
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Pallet gross width	80 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.18 m	15 cm
Pallet length (UK)	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Pallet width (UK)	100 cm	100 cm
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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