Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite Pro Z8255NL vs Epson PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

49specifications compared
30differ
19identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:10000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:5000:1
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distance
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:1.63 - 2.65 m
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.89 - 10.95 m
Number of colours
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:1.073 billion colours
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:± 20°
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:± 30°
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:30°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:2500 h
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h

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Comparison of PowerLite Pro Z8255NL, X12
87 specifications	A Epson PowerLite Pro Z8255NL View product	B Epson PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X12 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	10000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")	762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.63 - 2.65 m	0.89 - 10.95 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	± 20°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 30°	30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source4 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3500 h	5000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	340 W	200 W
Lamps quantityDiffers	2 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	36 - 57.35 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.65 - 2.51	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.61:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	-6 - 6%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	-56 - 56%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	Not supported	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	40 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	35 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Large venue projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	1050 W	283 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	830 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	22 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	534 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	734 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	225 mm	77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC, USB
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	295 x 79 x 229 mm
Input typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 1.72
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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