Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 98 vs Epson PowerLite W17

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 43identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 98:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W17:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 98:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite W17:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite 98:4:3
    • PowerLite W17:16:10
  • Colour light output
    • PowerLite 98:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W17:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • PowerLite 98:± 30°
    • PowerLite W17:30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • PowerLite 98:± 30°
    • PowerLite W17:30°
  • White light output
    • PowerLite 98:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite W17:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Throw ratio
    • PowerLite 98:1.48 - 1.77:1
    • PowerLite W17:1.3 - 1.56:1

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Comparison of PowerLite 98, PowerLite W17
79 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9, 16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Projection distance0.9 - 9 m0.9 - 9 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one10000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers± 30°30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers± 30°30°
Matrix type3-panel (p-Si TFT active)3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)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 system1 differ
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
Throw ratioDiffers1.48 - 1.77:11.3 - 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
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 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)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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)YesYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inYesYes
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 dB
HDCPDiffersYesNo
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs294 W283 W
Power consumption (standby)2.9 W2.9 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.36 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers295 mm294.6 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
HeightDiffers86 mm86.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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