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Epson Home Cinema 730HD vs Epson PowerLite W29

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 37identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Home Cinema 730HD:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
    • PowerLite W29:16:10
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Home Cinema 730HD:6000 h
    • PowerLite W29:10000 h
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • Home Cinema 730HD:1
    • PowerLite W29:2
  • RMS rated power
    • Home Cinema 730HD:2 W
    • PowerLite W29:5 W
  • Weight
    • Home Cinema 730HD:2.4 kg
    • PowerLite W29:2.7 kg
  • Width
    • Home Cinema 730HD:297 mm
    • PowerLite W29:295 mm
  • Depth
    • Home Cinema 730HD:234 mm
    • PowerLite W29:245 mm
  • Height
    • Home Cinema 730HD:79 mm
    • PowerLite W29:86 mm

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Comparison of Home Cinema 730HD, PowerLite W29
91 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightness3000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:10, 16:916:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.68 - 2.02 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1.68 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2.02 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100 ANSI lumens
Colour light output3000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix type3-panel (p-Si TFT active)3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light output3000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one12000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h10000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp power200 W200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length range16.9 - 20.28 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)1.58 - 1.721.58 - 1.72
Zoom ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw ratio1.3 - 1.56:11.3 - 1.56:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Video colour modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Game, Living roomUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers12
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
2D/3D frequency imageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W5 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source284 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.21 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.21 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
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)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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers297 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm245 mm
HeightDiffers79 mm86 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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