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")
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
Lens system1 differ
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
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	720 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
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
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
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	298 W	319 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	251 W	267 W
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
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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