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Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs LG HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 19identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3600 ANSI lumens
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3LCD
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15000:1
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:150000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:4:3, 16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2286 - 3048 mm (90 - 120")
  • Number of colours
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.073 billion colours
    • HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.78 million colours

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88 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens1500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:1150000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")2286 - 3048 mm (90 - 120")
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.7 cm (0.67")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.2 m
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneLampUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one210 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one20.42 - 24.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.5 - 1.71Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.19:1
Videoidentical
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Composite video inDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB26 dB
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcewebOS 3.0
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W6 W
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIVX
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS, MP3
Document formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPT, PPTX, XLSX, XPS
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers302 mm118 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm189 mm
HeightDiffers87 mm174 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source422 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source174 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Lamp-door protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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