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
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
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
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
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
Zoom typeDiffers	Manual	Auto
MagnificationKnown for one	1.6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 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
Featuresidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Desktop	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.2 W	2 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.1 kg
DepthDiffers	293 mm	282 mm
HeightDiffers	105 mm	90 mm
Package widthDiffers	385 mm	170 mm
Package heightDiffers	170 mm	385 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.2 kg	4.283 g
Packaging content2 differ
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI, VGA	AC, VGA
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
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
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
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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