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Epson EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White vs Epson EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White

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Key differences

The Epson EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White has 100 ANSI lumens more projector brightness (economic mode) than the Epson EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White (2900 ANSI lumens vs 2800 ANSI lumens). The Epson EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White has 1 more VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity than the Epson EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White (3 vs 2). The Epson EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White has 2 dB more noise level (economic mode) than the Epson EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White (30 dB vs 28 dB). Projector native resolution: XGA (1024x768) on the Epson EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White, WXGA (1280x800) on the Epson EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White. Native aspect ratio: 4:3 on the Epson EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White, 16:10 on the Epson EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White.

  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:XGA (1024x768)
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:4:3
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:4:3
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:16:10
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:2800 ANSI lumens
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:2900 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:±3°
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:-3 - 3°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:±3°
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:-3 - 3°
  • Matrix size
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:1.4 cm (0.55")
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:1.5 cm (0.59")
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • EB-680 Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Grey, White:3
    • EB-685WS Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:2

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Comparison of EB-680, EB-685WS
117 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightness3500 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)300:1300:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1422.4 - 2362.2 mm (56 - 93")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distance0.4 - 0.6 m0.4 - 0.6 m
Projection distance (wide)0 - 0.4 m0 - 0.4 m
Projection distance (tele)0 - 0.6 m0 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)14000:114000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs2800 ANSI lumens2900 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers±3°-3 - 3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±3°-3 - 3°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.4 cm (0.55")1.5 cm (0.59")
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 kHz
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)10000 h10000 h
Lamp power250 W250 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length range0 - 3.76 mm0 - 3.76 mm
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Zoom ratio1.35:11.35:1
Digital zoom1.35x1.35x
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.28 - 0.37:1
Video1 differ
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DNoNo
Colour modes (2D)Cinema, DynamicCinema, Dynamic
Video colour modesDiffersBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBBlackboard, Dynamic, Presentation, Sports, Theatre, Whiteboard, sRGB
Video processing10 bit10 bit
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity33
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)YesYes
AC (power) inYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise level35 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB30 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
2D/3D frequency image100 - 120 Hz100 - 120 Hz
Air filterYesYes
Country of originPhilippinesPhilippines
Password protectionYesYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power16 W16 W
Designidentical
Product typeUltra short throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningUlta short throwUlta short throw
Product colourGrey, WhiteGrey, White
PlacementWallWall
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)354 W354 W
Power consumption (standby)0.39 W0.39 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 W
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one310 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, WindowsWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 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 & dimensions2 differ
Weight5.7 kg5.7 kg
Width367 mm367 mm
Depth400 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm187 mm
Package width335 mm335 mm
Package depth730 mm730 mm
Package height490 mm490 mm
Package weightDiffers18.822 g18.981 g
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSBAC, USB
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Bundled softwareEasyMP Monitor, EasyMP Multi PC ProjectionEasyMP Monitor, EasyMP Multi PC Projection
Logistics data2 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightDiffers102 cm2.04 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs102 cm2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per pallet12 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)12 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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