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Epson PowerLite 97 vs Epson PowerLite 98

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 49identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 97:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 98:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • PowerLite 97:4:3
    • PowerLite 98:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
  • Colour light output
    • PowerLite 97:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 98:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • PowerLite 97:30°
    • PowerLite 98:± 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • PowerLite 97:30°
    • PowerLite 98:± 30°
  • White light output
    • PowerLite 97:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 98:3000 ANSI lumens
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PowerLite 97:2
    • PowerLite 98:3
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • PowerLite 97:3
    • PowerLite 98:1

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Comparison of PowerLite 97, PowerLite 98
85 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one10000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:9, 16:10
Projection distance0.9 - 9 m0.9 - 9 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers30°± 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers30°± 30°
Matrix type3-panel (p-Si TFT active)3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000:1
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
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length range16.9 - 20.28 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)1.58 - 1.721.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratio1.2:11.2:1
Optical zoomKnown for one1.2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.48 - 1.77:1
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, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1280 x 800, 1280 x 960, 1440 x 1050, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1366 x 768, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantity11
Composite video in11
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers31
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power16 W16 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)294 W294 W
Power consumption (standby)2.9 W2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one245 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight2.7 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers294 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm244 mm
Height86 mm86 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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