Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

85specifications compared
21differ
64identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4400 ANSI lumens
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distance
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.69 - 2.75 m
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.9 - 8.5 m
Number of colours
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.07 billion colours
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2490 ANSI lumens
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2400 ANSI lumens
Matrix size
- EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.6 cm (0.63")
- EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5 cm (0.59")

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Comparison of EB-2042, EB-2142W
120 specifications	A Epson EB-2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model EB-2042 View product	B Epson EB-2142W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model EB-2142W View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4400 ANSI lumens	4200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	15000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.69 - 2.75 m	0.9 - 8.5 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 0.9 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 8.5 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.07 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs	2490 ANSI lumens	2400 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan range	100 - 120 Hz	100 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.6 cm (0.63")	1.5 cm (0.59")
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5500 h	5500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	12000 h	12000 h
Lamp power	230 W	230 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	18.2 - 29.2 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.51 - 1.99	1.51 - 1.99
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeDiffers	Manual	Auto
Zoom ratio	1.6:1	1.6:1
Throw ratio	1.38 - 2.24:1	1.38 - 2.24:1
MagnificationKnown for one	1.6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HD	No	No
3D	No	No
Colour modes (2D)	Cinema, Dynamic	Cinema, Dynamic
Video colour modes	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Video processing	10 bit	10 bit
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
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) inDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232C	RS-232C
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of origin	Philippines	Philippines
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Desktop	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
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	331 W	331 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.2 W	2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	227 W	227 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °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 & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.1 kg
Width	309 mm	309 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	282 mm
HeightDiffers	105 mm	90 mm
Package widthDiffers	385 mm	170 mm
Package depth	390 mm	390 mm
Package heightDiffers	170 mm	385 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.2 kg	4.283 g
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Bundled softwareDiffers	EasyMP Monitor	Epson Projector Management Software, EasyMP Multi PC Projection
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85286200	85286200
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.87 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.87 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per pallet	72 pc(s)	72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)	72 pc(s)	72 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer	6 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)	6 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232C	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Software supportKnown for one	via: AMX, Crestron (Network), Control4, Extron	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	TCO	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB display functionKnown for one	2 in 1: Image / Mouse	Unknown — not stated by the source

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