Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White vs Ricoh PJ S2440

46specifications compared
26differ
20identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:3600 ANSI lumens
- PJ S2440:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:3LCD
- PJ S2440:DLP
Projector native resolution
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
- PJ S2440:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:15000:1
- PJ S2440:2200:1
Native aspect ratio
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:16:10
- PJ S2440:4:3
Projection distance
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1.5 - 2.17 m
- PJ S2440:1.2 - 13.1 m
Service life of light source
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:6000 h
- PJ S2440:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:10000 h
- PJ S2440:6000 h

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of EB-U42, PJ S2440
74 specifications	A Epson EB-U42 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White Model EB-U42 View product	B Ricoh PJ S2440 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	2200:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.5 - 2.17 m	1.2 - 13.1 m
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	190 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 1.68:1	1.95 - 2.15:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	20.42 - 24.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232C
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	31 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	298 W	262 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.2 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	219 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	302 mm	298 mm
DepthDiffers	252 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	92 mm	101 mm
Package widthKnown for one	170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	335 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.16 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232CKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More data projector comparisons

All data projector comparisons