Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite S27

64specifications compared
29differ
35identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite S27:2700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite S27:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
- PowerLite S27:10000:1
Projection distance
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.54 - 0.97 m
- PowerLite S27:1.77 - 2.4 m
Projection distance (wide)
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.54 - 1.22 m
- PowerLite S27:0 - 1.77 m
Projection distance (tele)
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.54 - 1.22 m
- PowerLite S27:0 - 2.4 m
Number of colours
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
- PowerLite S27:1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite S27:1890 ANSI lumens

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Comparison of EB-421i, PowerLite S27
114 specifications	A Epson EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model EB-421i View product	B Epson PowerLite S27 View product
Projector11 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:3	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	939.8 - 2743.2 mm (37 - 108")	762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.54 - 0.97 m	1.77 - 2.4 m
Projection distance (wide)Differs	0.54 - 1.22 m	0 - 1.77 m
Projection distance (tele)Differs	0.54 - 1.22 m	0 - 2.4 m
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs	2000 ANSI lumens	1890 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	5°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	7°	-30 - 30°
Matrix size	1.4 cm (0.55")	1.4 cm (0.55")
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2700 ANSI lumens
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2700 ANSI lumens
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	1.80 - 6.48 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom ratio	1.35:1	1.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.55 - 0.74	1.45 - 1.96:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44 - 1.44
Videoidentical
Full HD	No	No
3D	No	No
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video processingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Air filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
2D/3D frequency imageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	5 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	292 W	284 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.39 W	0.21 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	292 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	246 W	208 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.21 W
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 2286 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	345 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	300 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	105 mm	87 mm
Package widthKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	415 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	268 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	35 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	42 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	5 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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