Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 97 vs Epson PowerLite X17

68specifications compared
6differ
62identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Noise level (economic mode)
- PowerLite 97:28 dB
- PowerLite X17:29 dB
RMS rated power
- PowerLite 97:16 W
- PowerLite X17:5 W
Power consumption (typical)
- PowerLite 97:294 W
- PowerLite X17:283 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)
- PowerLite 97:245 W
- PowerLite X17:234 W
Weight
- PowerLite 97:2.7 kg
- PowerLite X17:2.6 kg

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Comparison of PowerLite 97, PowerLite X17
75 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 97 View product	B Epson PowerLite X17 View product
Projectoridentical
Projector brightness	2700 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	10000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:3	4:3
Projection distance	0.9 - 9 m	0.9 - 9 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light output	2700 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal	30°	30°
Keystone correction, vertical	30°	30°
Matrix type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light output	2700 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	16.9 - 20.28 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.58 - 1.72	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.48 - 1.77:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 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, 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)
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	3	3
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	5 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	294 W	283 W
Power consumption (standby)	2.9 W	2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	245 W	234 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.6 kg
Width	294 mm	294 mm
Depth	243 mm	243 mm
Height	86 mm	86 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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