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Epson PowerLite 97 vs Epson PowerLite W17

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 42identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 97:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W17:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 97:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite W17:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite 97:4:3
    • PowerLite W17:16:10
  • Colour light output
    • PowerLite 97:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W17:2800 ANSI lumens
  • White light output
    • PowerLite 97:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W17:2800 ANSI lumens
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PowerLite 97:2
    • PowerLite W17:3
  • Composite video in
    • PowerLite 97:1
    • PowerLite W17:0
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • PowerLite 97:3
    • PowerLite W17:1

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Comparison of PowerLite 97, PowerLite W17
84 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)10000:110000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance0.9 - 9 m0.9 - 9 m
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal30°30°
Keystone correction, vertical30°30°
Matrix type3-panel (p-Si TFT active)3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
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 capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratio1.2:11.2:1
Optical zoomKnown for one1.2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 - 1.56:1
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 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)
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantity11
Composite video inDiffers10
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers31
Audio (L/R) out11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W5 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs294 W283 W
Power consumption (standby)2.9 W2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs245 W0.36 W
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers294 mm294.6 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm243.8 mm
HeightDiffers86 mm86.3 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 certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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