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Epson EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600) vs Epson PowerLite 280d

29specifications compared
7differ
22identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):SVGA (800x600)
- PowerLite 280d:XGA (1024x768)
Audio (L/R) in
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):0
- PowerLite 280d:1
RMS rated power
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):1 W
- PowerLite 280d:5 W
Weight
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):2.9 kg
- PowerLite 280d:3.6 kg
Aspect ratio
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):4:3
- PowerLite 280d:4:3, 16:9
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):309 x 93 x 219 mm
- PowerLite 280d:400 x 111 x 263 mm
Lens focal range
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):2.0
- PowerLite 280d:1.6 - 1.74

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Comparison of EMP-30, PowerLite 280d
49 specifications	A Epson EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600) Model EMP-30 View product	B Epson PowerLite 280d View product
Projector1 differ
Projection technology	LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	400:1	400:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 92 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 ANSI lumens
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.4 - 22.12 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	5 W
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	309 x 93 x 219 mm	400 x 111 x 263 mm
Lens focal rangeDiffers	2.0	1.6 - 1.74
Power requirements	100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz	100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
RS-232 ports	1	1
ResolutionKnown for one	1024 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	0 - 10°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital keystone correction	Yes	Yes
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Displayidentical
Colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 bit

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