Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite S5 vs NEC VT490 LCD Projector

15specifications compared
9differ
6identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite S5:400:1
- VT490 LCD Projector:600:1
Service life of light source
- PowerLite S5:3000 h
- VT490 LCD Projector:2000 h
Lamp power
- PowerLite S5:170 W
- VT490 LCD Projector:190 W
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PowerLite S5:1
- VT490 LCD Projector:2
Power consumption (typical)
- PowerLite S5:248 W
- VT490 LCD Projector:255 W
Power consumption (standby)
- PowerLite S5:4.1 W
- VT490 LCD Projector:9 W
Weight
- PowerLite S5:2.6 kg
- VT490 LCD Projector:2.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PowerLite S5:327.5 x 244 x 110 mm
- VT490 LCD Projector:309 x 112 x 258 mm

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Comparison of PowerLite S5, VT490 LCD Projector
41 specifications	A Epson PowerLite S5 View product	B NEC VT490 LCD Projector View product
Projector1 differ
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	400:1	600:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 92 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	4000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	170 W	190 W
Lens systemidentical
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.35x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 1.8 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for one	162 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	248 W	255 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4.1 W	9 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.9 kg
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	RCA x 2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	327.5 x 244 x 110 mm	309 x 112 x 258 mm
InterfaceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	F=1.44, f=16.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz AC	100-240 V; 50/60 Hz
Video inKnown for one	NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/PAL60/SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM

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