Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 vs LG PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

40specifications compared
21differ
19identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:2600 ANSI lumens
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:3LCD
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:SVGA (800x600)
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:3000:1
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15000:1
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:4:3
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:9
Light source type
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:Lamp
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
Service life of light source
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:4000 h
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30000 h
Throw ratio
- PowerLite Home Cinema 500:1.45 - 1.96:1
- PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.5:1

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Comparison of PowerLite Home Cinema 500, PB63U
95 specifications	A Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 View product	B LG PB63U data projector Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model PB63U View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2600 ANSI lumens	500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Digital gamma correctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	0.76 - 8.89 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	0.58 - 6.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	2600 ANSI lumens	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
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	2600 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	LED
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	30000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	E-TORL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.45 - 1.96:1	1.5:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.7 - 16.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.44 - 1.44	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.35:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.35x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Adjustable colour temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RF inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	26 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English, Spanish, French, Korean
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	KC/KCC
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Tripod
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	283 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	234 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.31 kg	470 g
WidthDiffers	295 mm	158 mm
DepthDiffers	229 mm	103 mm
HeightDiffers	787 mm	33 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Composite
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Resource CDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown 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 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0

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