Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Home Cinema 3020e vs Epson PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

37specifications compared
21differ
16identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Home Cinema 3020e:2300 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Home Cinema 3020e:1080p (1920x1080)
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- Home Cinema 3020e:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Number of colours
- Home Cinema 3020e:1.073 billion colours
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Home Cinema 3020e:-30 - 30°
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Home Cinema 3020e:-30 - 30°
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:30°
Lamp power
- Home Cinema 3020e:230 W
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
Focal length range
- Home Cinema 3020e:18.2 - 29.2 mm
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of Home Cinema 3020e, X12
85 specifications	A Epson Home Cinema 3020e View product	B Epson PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X12 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2300 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.89 - 10.95 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-30 - 30°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	30°
Matrix type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	40000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	2300 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.55 cm (0.61")	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	2300 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 29.2 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.51 - 1.99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.6:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.32 - 2.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Colour modes (2D)Known for one	Auto, Cinema, Dynamic, Natural	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	6	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	372 W	283 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	285 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	6.03 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	422 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	366 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	77 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, USB
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	295 x 79 x 229 mm
Input typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 1.72
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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