Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson MegaPlex MG-50 vs Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD

52specifications compared
18differ
34identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MegaPlex MG-50:2200 ANSI lumens
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MegaPlex MG-50:3LCD
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MegaPlex MG-50:540p (960x540)
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibility
- MegaPlex MG-50:762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Keystone correction, horizontal
- MegaPlex MG-50:-30 - 30°
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:± 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- MegaPlex MG-50:-30 - 30°
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:± 30°
Throw ratio
- MegaPlex MG-50:1.36 - 1.83:1
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:1.3 - 1.56:1
Full HD
- MegaPlex MG-50:No
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:Yes

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Comparison of MegaPlex MG-50, MegaPlex MG-850HD
81 specifications	A Epson MegaPlex MG-50 View product	B Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	540p (960x540)	WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	2200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-30 - 30°	± 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	± 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.37 cm (0.54")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	2200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000:1
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.83 - 8.12 m
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioDiffers	1.36 - 1.83:1	1.3 - 1.56:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 – 20.28
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	720 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Game	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioning	Home cinema	Home cinema
Product colour	Black	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	298 W	319 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	251 W	267 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage tolerance	10%	10%
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight	3.9 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	340.4 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	292.1 mm	292 mm
HeightDiffers	129.5 mm	129 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-PC, Mac; -iPad/iPhone/iPod Devices

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