Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black vs Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

40specifications compared
22differ
18identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Supported aspect ratios
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:4:3, 16:10
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Light source type
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:Laser
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Lamp
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:30000 h
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:10000 h
Focal length range
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:21.3 - 44.7 mm
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2.5 - 3.7
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.5 - 1.71
Zoom ratio
- Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2.73:1
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.2:1

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Comparison of LS-10000, U42+
84 specifications	A Epson Pro Cinema LS-10000 Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model LS-10000 View product	B Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model U42+ View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	1500 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-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)
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.3 - 44.7 mm	20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 3.7	1.5 - 1.71
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	2.73:1	1.2:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	2.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	0 - 40%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	0 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Living room, Natural, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	3	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	28 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	19 dB	28 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	18 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	549.9 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	553 mm	249 mm
HeightDiffers	224.8 mm	87 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Lamp-door protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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