Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 420 vs Epson Powerlite W12+

51specifications compared
30differ
21identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 420:2500 ANSI lumens
- Powerlite W12+:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 420:XGA (1024x768)
- Powerlite W12+:WXGA (1280x800)
Projection distance
- PowerLite 420:0.54 - 1.22 m
- Powerlite W12+:1.68 - 2.02 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite 420:± 15°
- Powerlite W12+:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 420:± 15°
- Powerlite W12+:30°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 420:5000 h
- Powerlite W12+:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 420:6000 h
- Powerlite W12+:5000 h
Focal length range
- PowerLite 420:6.48 mm
- Powerlite W12+:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of PowerLite 420, Powerlite W12+
87 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 420 View product	B Epson Powerlite W12+View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")	838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.54 - 1.22 m	1.68 - 2.02 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital gamma correctionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	± 15°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 15°	30°
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2240 ANSI lumens
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.48 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Differs	1.80	1.58
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.35:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.35x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.54 - 0.74:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
3D	No	No
3D ReadyDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (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), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	2	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
HDCP	No	No
Air filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	2 W
Image formats supportedKnown for one	BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	294 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	6.20 W	0.47 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	244 W	223 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.85 kg	2.3 kg
WidthKnown for one	345 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	157 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	295 x 228 x 77 mm

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