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Epson EB-685Wi no mount vs Epson EB-870Ei

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  • 28differ
  • 22identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EB-870Ei has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (5000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Epson EB-870Ei has 4,986,000 :1 more contrast ratio (dynamic) than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (5000000:1 vs 14000:1). The Epson EB-870Ei has 700 ANSI lumens more projector brightness (economic mode) than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (3600 ANSI lumens vs 2900 ANSI lumens). Projector native resolution: WXGA (1280x800) on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount, 1080p (1920x1080) on the Epson EB-870Ei. Native aspect ratio: 16:10 on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount, 16:9 on the Epson EB-870Ei.

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3500 ANSI lumens
    • EB-870Ei:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-685Wi no mount:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EB-870Ei:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EB-685Wi no mount:16:10
    • EB-870Ei:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-685Wi no mount:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
    • EB-870Ei:1524 - 3302 mm (60 - 130")
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • EB-685Wi no mount:14000:1
    • EB-870Ei:5000000:1
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • EB-685Wi no mount:2900 ANSI lumens
    • EB-870Ei:3600 ANSI lumens
  • Vertical scan range
    • EB-685Wi no mount:100 - 120 Hz
    • EB-870Ei:192 - 240 Hz
  • Light source type
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Lamp
    • EB-870Ei:Laser

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EB-870Ei

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Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21:9, 16:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")1524 - 3302 mm (60 - 130")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs14000:15000000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs2900 ANSI lumens3600 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers100 - 120 Hz192 - 240 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.57 cm (0.62")
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source956.8 BTU/h
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
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLaser
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h30000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
Throw ratioDiffers0.28 - 0.37:10.25 - 0.35:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video colour modesDiffersBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB, WhiteboardBlackboard, Cinema, DICOM simulation mode, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneCinema, Dynamic, sRGB, Blackboard, PresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232C
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Interactive input supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInteractive pen
Noise levelDiffers35 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB25 dB
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneLinux, Mac OS 10.10.x, Mac OS 10.7.x, Mac OS 10.8.x, Mac OS 10.9.x, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEducation
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersWallCeiling, Wall
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205.3 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%45 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.9 kg7.2 kg
WidthDiffers367 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm395 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm139 mm
Package widthKnown for one490 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one545 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.54 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Interactive pen includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEasy Interactive Tools, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, Epson Projector ManagementUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Other featuresDiffersAV Mute Slide, Auto Calibration, Auto brightness adjustment, Automatic input selection, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Customizable user logo, Digital zoom, Direct Power on/off, Document Camera Compatible, Dynamic lamp control, Easy OSD pre-setting, Home Screen, Interactive, Long lamp life, MHL a21:9 aspect ratio support, A/V mute, Arc Correction, Auto Calibration, Auto Power On, Auto source search, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Digital zoom, Direct Power on/off, Document Camera Compatible, Dual Pen Support, Duolink Interactivity, Easy OSD pre-setting, Finger-touch support, Home Screen,
Power consumptionDiffers301 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 258 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 354 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 309 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.37 Watt (Energy saving standby)245.2 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 205.3 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 311.9 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 275.6 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.5 Watt (Energy saving standby)
USB display functionKnown for one3 in 1: Image / Mouse / SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one16 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one32 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 one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0-A, USB 2.0, RS-232C, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (optional), VGA in (2x), VGA out, HDMI in (3x), Composite in, RGB in (2x), RGB out, MHL, Jack plug out, Jack plug in (3x), Microphone input, Sync. in, Sync. outUSB 2.0-A (2x), USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), USB 2.0 Mini-B, RS-232C, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, HDMI in (3x), HDMI out, HDBaseT, Miracast, Jack plug out, Jack plug in, Microphone input, Sync. in, Sync. out, Multi-Touch interface
Security featuresDiffersKensington lock, Password lock, Security cable hole, Wireless LAN unit lock, Wireless LAN security, Password protectionKensington lock, Control panel lock, Password lock, Padlock, Security cable hole, Wireless LAN security, Password protection
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTPS, IPv4, IPv6, SNMP, ESC/VP.net, PJLink
Option typeDiffersAir filter ELPAF38, Connection and control box, Document camera, External Speaker, Pen tip(Felt), Pen tip(Teflon), USB extension cable, Wall mount, Wireless LAN unitAir filter, Ceiling mount, Connection and control box, Document camera, External Speaker, Finger Touch Unit, Finger Touch Unit Wall Bracket, HDBaseT Transmitter, Pen tip(Felt), Pen tip(Teflon), Replacement pen tips, Safety wire set, Short throw wall mount, Visualiser camera
Box contentsDiffers2 x Pen tip(Teflon), 4 x Pen tip(Felt), Corner markers for auto screen adjustment, Driver and Utilities (CD), Installation/safety manual, Interactive pens, Main unit, Pen tray, Power cable, Projector feet, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, Safety wire set, Template Sheet, USB cable2 x Pen tip(Teflon), Information sheet, Interactive pen, Pen Holder/Stand, Power cable, Projector feet, USB cable
Control panelDiffers0.59 inch with D90.62 inch with C2 Fine

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