Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-685Wi no mount vs Viewsonic LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 8identical
  • 86known for one product only

Key differences

The Viewsonic LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White 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 3 dB more noise level than the Viewsonic LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White (35 dB vs 32 dB). The Epson EB-685Wi no mount has 4 dB more noise level (economic mode) than the Viewsonic LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White (30 dB vs 26 dB). Projector native resolution: WXGA (1280x800) on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount, UHD 4K (3840x2160) on the Viewsonic LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White. Native aspect ratio: 16:10 on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount, 16:9 on the Viewsonic LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White.

  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-685Wi no mount:WXGA (1280x800)
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EB-685Wi no mount:16:10
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-685Wi no mount:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
  • Vertical scan range
    • EB-685Wi no mount:100 - 120 Hz
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:23 - 240 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+-40°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+-40°
  • Light source type
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Lamp
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser
  • Service life of light source
    • EB-685Wi no mount:5000 h
    • LX720-4KB data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:20000 h

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Comparison of EB-685Wi no mount, LX720-4KB
118 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 9.72 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers100 - 120 Hz23 - 240 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers±3°+-40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±3°+-40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.19 cm (0.47")
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.023 kHz
Screen size (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 m (300")
Projection technologyKnown for one3LCDUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2900 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
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 system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers3.7 mm11.9 - 15.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.94 - 2.12
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3x
Throw ratioDiffers0.28 - 0.37:11.125 - 1.463
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110%
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one1.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.35:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB26 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Video appsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisney+, Netflix, Roku Channel, YouTube
InteractiveKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneWallUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source212 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
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 & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers5.9 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers367 mm312 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm104 mm
Package widthDiffers490 mm415 mm
Package depthDiffers545 mm168 mm
Package heightDiffers260 mm297 mm
Package weightDiffers9.54 kg4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown 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 detailsidentical
Image lag timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 ms
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
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

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