Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs Epson PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

35specifications compared
19differ
16identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:5000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:6000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3LCD
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:LCD
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500000:1
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:250000:1
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")
Projection distance
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.79 - 2.92 m
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:2.33 - 3.78 m
Projection distance (wide)
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.85 - 8.45 m
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1.44 - 14.76 m
Projection distance (tele)
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.4 - 13.71 m
- PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:2.35 - 23.84 m

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Comparison of L500W, L615U
74 specifications	A Epson PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model L500W View product	B Epson PowerLite L615U Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model L615U View product
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	6000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2500000:1	250000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")	1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.79 - 2.92 m	2.33 - 3.78 m
Projection distance (wide)Differs	0.85 - 8.45 m	1.44 - 14.76 m
Projection distance (tele)Differs	1.4 - 13.71 m	2.35 - 23.84 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Colour light outputDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	6000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal	30°	30°
Keystone correction, vertical	30°	30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 cm (0.67")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	6000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	2500000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	18.2 - 29.2 mm	20 - 31.8 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 1.7
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.38 - 2.24:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Video processingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
HD-ReadyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) in	2	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 dB
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Ceiling, Floor
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	276 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.45 kg
WidthDiffers	439 mm	439.9 mm
DepthDiffers	305 mm	135.9 mm
HeightDiffers	119 mm	304 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cable cover includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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