Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 4200W vs Epson PowerLite 905

40specifications compared
21differ
19identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 4200W:4500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 905:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 4200W:WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite 905:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite 4200W:1000:1
- PowerLite 905:2000:1
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite 4200W:±20°
- PowerLite 905:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 4200W:±40°
- PowerLite 905:30°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 4200W:2000 h
- PowerLite 905:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 4200W:3000 h
- PowerLite 905:6000 h
Lamp power
- PowerLite 4200W:330 W
- PowerLite 905:200 W

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Comparison of PowerLite 4200W, PowerLite 905
72 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 4200W View product	B Epson PowerLite 905 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	2000:1
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.84 - 8.4 m
Number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	±20°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	30°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	89%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 92 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	6000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	330 W	200 W
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.28 - 37.94 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.8:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, PAL
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	32 dB	28 dB
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for one	162 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 W
Designidentical
Product colour	White	White
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN, Yes
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	464 W	313 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.47 W	0.3 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	383 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	6.8 kg	3.36 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	470 x 311.5 x 135 mm	345 x 261 x 106.7 mm
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 ports	1	1
Lens systemKnown for one	1.65 – 2.55	Unknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for one	front / rear	Unknown — not stated by the source

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