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Epson EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 59identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4500 ANSI lumens
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:4200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.7 - 15.9 m
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.4 - 15 m
  • Projection distance (wide)
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.7 - 1.6 m
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.4 - 2.5 m
  • Projection distance (tele)
    • EB-4550 4500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:7.8 - 15.9 m
    • EB-4850WU Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:8.4 - 15 m

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Comparison of EB-4550, EB-4850WU
102 specifications
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4500 ANSI lumens4200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)5000:15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.7 - 15.9 m1.4 - 15 m
Projection distance (wide)Differs0.7 - 1.6 m1.4 - 2.5 m
Projection distance (tele)Differs7.8 - 15.9 m8.4 - 15 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs3700 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp power260 W260 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers16.72 - 33.47 mm21.28 - 37.94 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.5 - 2.14Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.8:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.26 - 2.30:1
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DNoNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) out11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video out11
BNC input portsDiffers10
AV inputYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outDiffers01
AC (power) inYesYes
AV outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise level38 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)32 dB32 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersChinaJapan
Noise reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated power10 W10 W
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePresentation
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Displayidentical
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)368 W368 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W0.39 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs298 W268 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 60 °C10 - 90 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight6.6 kg6.6 kg
Width159 mm159 mm
Depth472 mm472 mm
Height354 mm354 mm
Package width550 mm550 mm
Package depth630 mm630 mm
Package height240 mm240 mm
Package weight10.2 kg10.2 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualDiffersNoYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data2 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.07 m2.03 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.07 m2.03 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per pallet16 pc(s)16 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)16 pc(s)16 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
HDMIYesYes
RS-232 ports11

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