Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite S12+ vs Viewsonic PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 13identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite S12+:2800 ANSI lumens
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • PowerLite S12+:LCD
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite S12+:SVGA (800x600)
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • PowerLite S12+:2000:1
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:6000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite S12+:350
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
  • Projection distance
    • PowerLite S12+:0.87 - 10.47 m
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:0.91 - 2.4 m
  • Horizontal scan range
    • PowerLite S12+:15 - 69 kHz
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:31 - 100 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • PowerLite S12+:50 - 85 Hz
    • PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:48 - 120 Hz

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Comparison of PowerLite S12+, PLED-W500
81 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:16000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers350762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
Projection distanceDiffers0.87 - 10.47 m0.91 - 2.4 m
Number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 69 kHz31 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers50 - 85 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±30°-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.4 cm (0.55")1.14 cm (0.45")
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h20000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one5000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for one16.6 - 16.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one1.35xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DNoNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1440 x 1050, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 480i, 480p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB38 dB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, CB, UL, cUL, FCC (including ICES-003), NOM, TUV-S Argentina, RoHS
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one29 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264, MPEG2, MPEG4
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Product colourBlackBlack
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs280 W144 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.3 W0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one228 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.18 kg
WidthKnown for one295 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one228 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one77 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:3, 16:916:10
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs295 x 228 x 77 mm214 x 164 x 42 mm
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1680 x 1050 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ResolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 800 pixels
Lens focal rangeKnown for one1.44Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source

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