Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1221 vs Epson POWERLITE 900

48specifications compared
20differ
28identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 1221:2800 ANSI lumens
- POWERLITE 900:3000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite 1221:3000:1
- POWERLITE 900:2000:1
Projection distance
- PowerLite 1221:0.9 - 10.8 m
- POWERLITE 900:0.73 - 8.77 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite 1221:±30°
- POWERLITE 900:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 1221:±30°
- POWERLITE 900:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 1221:4000 h
- POWERLITE 900:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 1221:5000 h
- POWERLITE 900:6000 h
Focal length range
- PowerLite 1221:16.9 - 20.28 mm
- POWERLITE 900:13.52 - 16.22 mm

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Comparison of PowerLite 1221, POWERLITE 900
78 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1221 View product	B Epson POWERLITE 900 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	2000:1
Projection distanceDiffers	0.9 - 10.8 m	0.73 - 8.77 m
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	±30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±30°	-30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	6000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.9 - 20.28 mm	13.52 - 16.22 mm
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.48 - 1.77:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL L, PAL M
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	16 W
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	238 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.13 kg
WidthDiffers	294.6 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	228.6 mm	263 mm
HeightDiffers	78.7 mm	93 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm	345 x 263 x 93 mm
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	560 lines	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	F = 1.58 - 1.72	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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