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
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	15000:1
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
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.5 cm (0.59")	1.93 cm (0.76")
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	300 W
Lens system3 differ
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 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
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
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
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
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
Features2 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
Country of originDiffers	Philippines	China
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Air filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	16 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Presentation
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Ceiling, Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power4 differ
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
Softwareidentical
Software supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	via: AMX, Crestron (Network), Control4
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
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
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.18 m	15 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.18 m	15 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
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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