Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-X12 vs Viewsonic PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black

35specifications compared
18differ
17identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EB-X12:2800 ANSI lumens
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- EB-X12:LCD
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:DLP
Projector native resolution
- EB-X12:XGA (1024x768)
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- EB-X12:3000:1
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:6000:1
Screen size compatibility
- EB-X12:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
Matrix size
- EB-X12:1.4 cm (0.55")
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:1.14 cm (0.45")
Light source type
- EB-X12:Lamp
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:LED
Service life of light source
- EB-X12:4000 h
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:20000 h

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Comparison of EB-X12, PLED-W500
91 specifications	A Epson EB-X12 Model EB-X12 View product	B Viewsonic PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black Model PLED-W500 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	6000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.4 cm (0.55")	1.14 cm (0.45")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.91 - 2.4 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	LED
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	1.58 - 20.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	8:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1440 x 1050, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	29 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, CB, UL, cUL, FCC (including ICES-003), NOM, TUV-S Argentina, RoHS
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	283 W	144 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.47 W	0.5 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	1.18 kg
Package widthKnown for one	335 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	158 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.85 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	78 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	78 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	295 x 228 x 77 mm	214 x 164 x 42 mm
Maximum operating altitudeKnown for one	2286 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1680 x 1050 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 pixels
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB

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