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Epson Home Cinema 3020e vs Epson PowerLite Pro Z8255NL

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 12identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Home Cinema 3020e:2300 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:10000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Home Cinema 3020e:1080p (1920x1080)
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:XGA (1024x768)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Home Cinema 3020e:16:9
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Home Cinema 3020e:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Home Cinema 3020e:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • Home Cinema 3020e:-30 - 30°
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:± 20°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Home Cinema 3020e:-30 - 30°
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:± 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • Home Cinema 3020e:4000 h
    • PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:2500 h

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Comparison of Home Cinema 3020e, PowerLite Pro Z8255NL
81 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2300 ANSI lumens10000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:94:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:10, 16:94:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.63 - 2.65 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°± 20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°± 30°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one40000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one2300 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.55 cm (0.61")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one2300 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h3500 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp powerDiffers230 W340 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 29.2 mm36 - 57.35 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.51 - 1.991.65 - 2.51
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1.6:11.61:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-6 - 6%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-56 - 56%
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.32 - 2.15:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneAuto, Cinema, Dynamic, NaturalUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for oneCinema, DynamicUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers62
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs372 W1050 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs285 W830 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers6.03 kg22 kg
WidthDiffers422 mm534 mm
DepthDiffers366 mm734 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm225 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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