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Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black vs Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 17identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White has 14,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black (16000:1 vs 2000:1). The Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White has 1,400 ANSI lumens more projector brightness (economic mode) than the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black (2600 ANSI lumens vs 1200 ANSI lumens). The Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). Only the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black has full HD. Projector native resolution: UHD 4K (3840x2160) on the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black, WXGA (1200x800) on the Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White.

  • Projector native resolution
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:2000:1
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:16:9
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:2032 - 3810 mm (80 - 150")
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
  • Projection distance
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:3.64 - 6.28 m
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:1.68 - 2.02 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:1200 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:2600 ANSI lumens
  • Light source type
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:Laser
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B - Metallic black:20000 h
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:6000 h

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Comparison of EH-LS970B, W55+
104 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightness4000 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersUHD 4K (3840x2160)WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Smart projectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2032 - 3810 mm (80 - 150")838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceDiffers3.64 - 6.28 m1.68 - 2.02 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one0.3 - 0.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one5000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs1200 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one384 - 480 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs20000 h12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers2.3 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one1.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers0.16 - 0.40:11.30 - 1.56:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNot supportedNot supported
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DNoNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneCinema, Dynamic, Natural, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Natural, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Smart TVNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
InteractiveNoNo
Noise levelDiffers29 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs18 dB28 dB
Country of originKnown for onePhilippinesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneGoogle TVUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in wooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W2 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningHome cinemaHome cinema
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDiffersCeiling, FloorCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source231 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%41 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers12.4 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers695 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers341 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers156 mm87 mm
Package widthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one790 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one17.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Mobile app supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresKnown for one4K enhancement, AIPQ (Artificial Intelligence Picture Quality), AISR (Artificial Intelligence Super Resolution), Arc Correction, Auto Power On, Auto source search, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Chromecast, De-contour, Digital zoom, Dynamic Colour Booster, Frame interpolation, Game mode, Google TUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one268 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 106 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 347 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 178 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.5 Watt (Energy saving standby)Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakerKnown for one20W (2.1 ch: 2 × satellite + 1 × woofer)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound by BoseUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0-A (2x), USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), HDMI (HDCP 2.3) (2x), HDMI (ARC/eARC), Optical Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF), Headphone Output, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® 5.2, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/axUnknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneKensington lockUnknown — not stated by the source
Option typeKnown for oneAir filter, Ceiling mount, Safety wire set, Setting plateUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneMain unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, User guide, Warranty DocumentsUnknown — not stated by the source
Control panelKnown for one0.62 inch with C2 FineUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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