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Epson EB-685Wi no mount vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 5identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EB-685Wi no mount has 2,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (3500 ANSI lumens vs 1000 ANSI lumens). The Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus has 15,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (20000 h vs 5000 h). The Epson EB-685Wi no mount has 7 dB more noise level than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (35 dB vs 28 dB). Only the Epson EB-685Wi no mount has interactive. Projector native resolution: WXGA (1280x800) on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount, UHD 4K (3840x2160) on the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus.

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3500 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:1000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-685Wi no mount:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EB-685Wi no mount:16:10
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-685Wi no mount:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
  • Light source type
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Lamp
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:LED
  • Service life of light source
    • EB-685Wi no mount:5000 h
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:20000 h
  • Focus
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Manual
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:Auto
  • Throw ratio
    • EB-685Wi no mount:0.28 - 0.37:1
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:1.2

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Comparison of EB-685Wi no mount, Lifestudio Flex Plus
93 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens1000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
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)Known for one14000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2900 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one100 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one±3°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one±3°Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusDiffersManualAuto
Focal length rangeKnown for one3.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one1.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.35:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers0.28 - 0.37:11.2
Videoidentical
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneCinema, Dynamic, sRGB, Blackboard, PresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB, WhiteboardUnknown — 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 sourceNot supported
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features3 differ
InteractiveDiffersYesNo
Noise levelDiffers35 dB28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB23 dB
Country of originKnown for onePhilippinesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerKnown for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack, Oak, Silver
PlacementDiffersWallDesktop, Floor
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Power1 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source137 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.9 kg4 kg
WidthDiffers367 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm249 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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEasy Interactive Tools, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, Epson Projector ManagementUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Mobile app supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresKnown for oneAV 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 aUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one301 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)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB display functionKnown for one3 in 1: Image / Mouse / SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 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. outUnknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneKensington lock, Password lock, Security cable hole, Wireless LAN unit lock, Wireless LAN security, Password protectionUnknown — not stated by the source
Option typeKnown for oneAir filter ELPAF38, Connection and control box, Document camera, External Speaker, Pen tip(Felt), Pen tip(Teflon), USB extension cable, Wall mount, Wireless LAN unitUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one2 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 cableUnknown — not stated by the source
Control panelKnown for one0.59 inch with D9Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
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 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA2DP, AVRCP, SBC
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2

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