Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson MegaPlex MG-50 vs Epson PowerLite 3010e

47specifications compared
25differ
22identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- MegaPlex MG-50:3LCD
- PowerLite 3010e:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MegaPlex MG-50:540p (960x540)
- PowerLite 3010e:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
- MegaPlex MG-50:762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
- PowerLite 3010e:0 - 15.5 mm (0 - 0.61")
Keystone correction, horizontal
- MegaPlex MG-50:-30 - 30°
- PowerLite 3010e:± 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- MegaPlex MG-50:-30 - 30°
- PowerLite 3010e:± 30°
Service life of light source
- MegaPlex MG-50:5000 h
- PowerLite 3010e:4000 h
Lamp power
- MegaPlex MG-50:200 W
- PowerLite 3010e:230 W
Full HD
- MegaPlex MG-50:No
- PowerLite 3010e:Yes

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Comparison of MegaPlex MG-50, PowerLite 3010e
84 specifications	A Epson MegaPlex MG-50 View product	B Epson PowerLite 3010e View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightness	2200 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	540p (960x540)	1080p (1920x1080)
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")	0 - 15.5 mm (0 - 0.61")
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
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.76 - 7.62 m
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	230 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 W
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.36 - 1.83:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6:1
Video3 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
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	720 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
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	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 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
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, White
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	298 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	251 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	6.03 kg
WidthDiffers	340.4 mm	421 mm
DepthDiffers	292.1 mm	365 mm
HeightDiffers	129.5 mm	139 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
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC, Mac

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