Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1720 vs Epson PowerLite 1730W

32specifications compared
3differ
29identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1720:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 1730W:WXGA (1280x800)
Aspect ratio
- PowerLite 1720:4:3
- PowerLite 1730W:16:10
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PowerLite 1720:7.22 x 200.66 x 71.12 mm
- PowerLite 1730W:284.48 x 200.66 x 71.12 mm

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Comparison of PowerLite 1720, PowerLite 1730W
39 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1720 View product	B Epson PowerLite 1730W View product
Projector1 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical	30°	30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.762 - 7.62 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	3000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	4000 h	4000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	170 W	170 W
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	16.1 - 19.3 mm	16.1 - 19.3 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	39 dB	39 dB
Air filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	1 W	1 W
Designidentical
Market positioning	Portable	Portable
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)	243 W	243 W
Power consumption (standby)	4 W	4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.7 kg	1.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	7.22 x 200.66 x 71.12 mm	284.48 x 200.66 x 71.12 mm
Power requirements	100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC	100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC
Video in	NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/ PAL60/SECAM SDTV/HDTV	NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/ PAL60/SECAM SDTV/HDTV
ResolutionKnown for one	1024 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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