Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1730W vs Samsung SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600)

18specifications compared
15differ
3identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 1730W:3000 ANSI lumens
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite 1730W:LCD
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):DLP
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1730W:WXGA (1280x800)
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite 1730W:2000:1
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):1100:1
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 1730W:30°
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):-30°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 1730W:3000 h
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):2000 h
Lamp power
- PowerLite 1730W:170 W
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):50 W
Noise level
- PowerLite 1730W:39 dB
- SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):30 dB

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Comparison of PowerLite 1730W, SP-U300M
50 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1730W View product	B Samsung SP-U300M 300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Model SP-U300M View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	1100:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	30°	-30°
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 70 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	4000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	170 W	50 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.1 - 19.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	1.58	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	30 dB
Air filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, c-UL, FCC-A, CE, CCC, RoHS
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	243 W	75 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4 W	2.4 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	850 g
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	284.48 x 200.66 x 71.12 mm	178.6 x 130.5 x 54 mm
Power requirementsDiffers	100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC	100 - 240 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Video inKnown for one	NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/ PAL60/SECAM SDTV/HDTV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	226 x 200 x 177 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")

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