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Epson PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD vs Epson VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 34identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:3000 ANSI lumens
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:WXGA (1280x800)
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:SVGA (800x600)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:16:10
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:16:10
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
  • Projection distance
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:0.84 - 8.4 m
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:0.75 - 8.89 m
  • Colour light output
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:3000 ANSI lumens
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:2800 ANSI lumens
  • White light output
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:3000 ANSI lumens
    • VS230 Large venue projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) Black, White:2800 ANSI lumens

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Comparison of PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD, VS230
87 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)10000:110000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
Projection distanceDiffers0.84 - 8.4 m0.75 - 8.89 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
White light outputDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.75 - 0.75 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.89 - 8.89 m
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp power200 W200 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 29.2 mm16.77 - 16.77 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.51 - 1.991.44 - 1.44
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.6:11.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.38 - 2.24:11.45 - 1.96:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers20
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) in11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Featuresidentical
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs299 W283 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one221 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source207 W
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.31 kg
WidthDiffers294 mm294.6 mm
DepthDiffers271 mm228.6 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm76.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers10

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