Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Powerlite 1870 vs Epson PowerLite W16

50specifications compared
25differ
25identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Powerlite 1870:4000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite W16:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Powerlite 1870:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite W16:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Powerlite 1870:2500:1
- PowerLite W16:5000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Powerlite 1870:4:3
- PowerLite W16:16:10
Number of colours
- Powerlite 1870:16.78 million colours
- PowerLite W16:1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Powerlite 1870:-30 - 30°
- PowerLite W16:± 20°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Powerlite 1870:-30 - 30°
- PowerLite W16:± 30°
Service life of light source
- Powerlite 1870:3000 h
- PowerLite W16:4000 h

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Comparison of Powerlite 1870, PowerLite W16
75 specifications	A Epson Powerlite 1870 View product	B Epson PowerLite W16 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2500:1	5000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-30 - 30°	± 20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	± 30°
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.84 - 13.9 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	5000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	275 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 29.2 mm	16.9 - 20.3 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.6:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 1.56:1
Video1 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 HD	No	No
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	381 W	289 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	345 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	93 mm	76 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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