Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs Epson PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

36specifications compared
19differ
17identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:4500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:LCD
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:250000:1
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500000:1
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distance
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2.33 - 3.78 m
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.79 - 2.92 m
Projection distance (wide)
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.44 - 14.76 m
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.85 - 8.45 m
Projection distance (tele)
- PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2.35 - 23.84 m
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.4 - 13.71 m

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Comparison of L400U, L500W
71 specifications	A Epson PowerLite L400U Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model L400U View product	B Epson PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model L500W View product
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4500 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	250000:1	2500000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distanceDiffers	2.33 - 3.78 m	1.79 - 2.92 m
Projection distance (wide)Differs	1.44 - 14.76 m	0.85 - 8.45 m
Projection distance (tele)Differs	2.35 - 23.84 m	1.4 - 13.71 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion 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
Colour light outputDiffers	4500 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal	30°	30°
Keystone correction, vertical	30°	30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.7 cm (0.67")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputDiffers	4500 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2500000:1
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Laser	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	30000 h	30000 h
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	20 - 31.8 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.5 - 1.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.38 - 2.24:1
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	2	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	38 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Known for one	38 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Floor	Desktop
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	324 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	245 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	7.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	439.9 mm	439 mm
DepthDiffers	135.9 mm	305 mm
HeightDiffers	304 mm	119 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cable cover includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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