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Epson EB-685Wi no mount vs Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

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Key differences

The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 13,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (17000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Epson EB-685Wi no mount has 76 - 120 Hz more vertical scan range than the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black (100 - 120 Hz vs 24 - 120 Hz). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 15,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (20000 h vs 5000 h). Projector native resolution: WXGA (1280x800) on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount, WUXGA (1920x1200) on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black. Screen size compatibility: 1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100") on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount, 1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500") on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black.

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3500 ANSI lumens
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:17000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-685Wi no mount:WXGA (1280x800)
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-685Wi no mount:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
  • Vertical scan range
    • EB-685Wi no mount:100 - 120 Hz
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:24 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-40 - 40°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Lamp
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:Laser
  • Service life of light source
    • EB-685Wi no mount:5000 h
    • A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:20000 h

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Comparison of EB-685Wi no mount, A175U-B
91 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
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 coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2900 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeDiffers100 - 120 Hz24 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers±3°-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±3°-30 - 30°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000000:1
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.68 - 80.77 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 153 kHz
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLaser
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 system1 differ
FocusDiffersManualMotorized
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 capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.35:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one0.28 - 0.37:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 25%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-65 - 65%
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
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers35 dB43 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB37 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
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack
PlacementKnown for oneWallUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Poweridentical
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source990 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source890 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.9 kg28.7 kg
WidthDiffers367 mm599 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm490 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm238 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
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
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 source2
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
3G-SDI inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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