Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 vs Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500

52specifications compared
24differ
28identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:2000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:2600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:1080p (1920x1080)
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:15000:1
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:3000:1
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:16:9
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:4:3, 16:9
Service life of light source
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:5000 h
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:6000 h
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:5000 h
Lamp type
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:UHE
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:E-TORL

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Comparison of PowerLite Home Cinema 2030, PowerLite Home Cinema 500
87 specifications	A Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 View product	B Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	2600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	863.6 - 8331.2 mm (34 - 328")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	0 - 6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.76 - 8.89 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.58 - 6.6 m
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 ANSI lumens
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHE	E-TORL
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.9 - 20.28 mm	16.7 - 16.7 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.58 - 1.72	1.44 - 1.44
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.35:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.45 - 1.96:1
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (2D)Known for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.36 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.31 kg
WidthDiffers	297 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	229 mm
HeightDiffers	108 mm	787 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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