Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White vs Viewsonic PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 26identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:3LCD
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:300:1
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:6000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:4:3
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:0.4 - 0.6 m
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.2 - 17 m
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:14000:1
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15000:1
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-680S Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:±3°
    • PRO9800WUL data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:-25 - 25°

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Comparison of EB-680S, PRO9800WUL
124 specifications
Projector11 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs300:16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1422.4 - 2362.2 mm (56 - 93")665.5 - 9433.6 mm (26.2 - 371.4")
Projection distanceDiffers0.4 - 0.6 m1.2 - 17 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one0 - 0.4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (tele)Known for one0 - 0.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs14000:115000:1
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2800 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers±3°-25 - 25°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±3°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.4 cm (0.55")1.7 cm (0.67")
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h1500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h3500 h
Lamp powerDiffers250 W370 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for one0 - 3.76 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1.35:11.7:1
Digital zoomKnown for one1.35xUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7x
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.25 - 2.13:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122.4%
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DNoNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneCinema, DynamicUnknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one10 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL B, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers02
Composite video in11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)YesYes
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
12V triggerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one35 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB31 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
2D/3D frequency imageKnown for one100 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for onePhilippinesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC / CE / EMC, CB / CCC, / REACH / SVHC / WEEE / ErP, NOM / UL / CUL / PSB / RCM
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W14 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUlta short throwUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersWallDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power4 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs354 W480 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.39 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs310 W380 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers5.7 kg8.29 kg
WidthDiffers367 mm445 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm147.8 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm325.5 mm
Package widthDiffers335 mm576 mm
Package depthDiffers730 mm291 mm
Package heightDiffers490 mm436 mm
Package weightDiffers19.038 g12.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, USBAC, HDMI, VGA
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one102 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one102 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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