Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 vs Epson PowerLite X21

52specifications compared
23differ
29identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:2000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X21:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:1080p (1920x1080)
- PowerLite X21:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:15000:1
- PowerLite X21:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:16:9
- PowerLite X21:4:3
Projection distance
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:0 - 6 m
- PowerLite X21:0.7 - 7.6 m
Full HD
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:Yes
- PowerLite X21:No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:1
- PowerLite X21:3
HDMI ports quantity
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:2
- PowerLite X21:1

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Comparison of PowerLite Home Cinema 2030, PowerLite X21
81 specifications	A Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 View product	B Epson PowerLite X21 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	863.6 - 8331.2 mm (34 - 328")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0 - 6 m	0.7 - 7.6 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 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
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
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 ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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 resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
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
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	5 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	283 W	284 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.36 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	234 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	297 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	108 mm	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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