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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 vs NEC VT490 LCD Projector

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 6identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 1080:1200 ANSI lumens
    • VT490 LCD Projector:2000 ANSI lumens
  • Lamp power
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 1080:170 W
    • VT490 LCD Projector:190 W
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 1080:1
    • VT490 LCD Projector:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 1080:245 W
    • VT490 LCD Projector:255 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 1080:4 W
    • VT490 LCD Projector:9 W
  • Weight
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 1080:5.44 kg
    • VT490 LCD Projector:2.9 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • PowerLite Home Cinema 1080:396.3 x 310 x 122 mm
    • VT490 LCD Projector:309 x 112 x 258 mm

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Comparison of PowerLite Home Cinema 1080, VT490 LCD Projector
31 specifications
Projector1 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers1200 ANSI lumens2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one100Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600:1
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers170 W190 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 h
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 - 1.8 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in11
S-Video inputs quantity11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs245 W255 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs4 W9 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers5.44 kg2.9 kg
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs396.3 x 310 x 122 mm309 x 112 x 258 mm
InterfaceKnown for oneD4/SCARTUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for oneF=2.0 - 3.17Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11
Video inKnown for oneNTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V; 50/60 Hz
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, SECAM

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