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Epson EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black vs Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 25identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:2000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:2000:1
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:120000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:4:3, 16:10
  • Number of colours
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:16.78 million colours
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:1.073 billion colours
  • Colour light output
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:2000 ANSI lumens
  • White light output
    • EX51 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:2500 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:2000 ANSI lumens

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Comparison of EX51, PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030
94 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:1120000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputDiffers2500 ANSI lumens2000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm (0.74")
Matrix type3-panel (p-Si TFT active)3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers2500 ANSI lumens2000 ANSI lumens
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)5000 h5000 h
Lamp typeDiffersUHEE-TORL
Lamp powerDiffers200 W230 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.9 - 20.28 mm22.5 - 47.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.58 - 1.722.3 - 3.6
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:12.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.48 - 1.77:11.34 - 2.68:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.1 - 47.1%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96.3 - 96.3%
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL L, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersNoYes
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Colour modes (3D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 1050, 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
DC-in jackYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB22 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersACDC
Power consumption (typical)Differs280 W350 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Voltage toleranceKnown for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg8.3 kg
WidthDiffers294.6 mm447 mm
DepthDiffers228.6 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers76.2 mm160 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter 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
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Lamp-door protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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