Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs LG PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 19identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3600 ANSI lumens
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3LCD
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 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
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:100000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 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
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 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")
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
  • Number of colours
    • PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.073 billion colours
    • PF50KS data projector Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.78 million colours

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Comparison of U42+, PF50KS
97 specifications
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:1100000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.01 - 1.24 m
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°-15 - 15°
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown 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
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h30000 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
FocusManualManual
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
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)YesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Smart TVDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web browserKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB26 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, SER
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcewebOS 3.0
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated power2 W2 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersACAC/Battery
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 h
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1 kg
WidthDiffers302 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm170 mm
HeightDiffers87 mm49 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
ManualYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286100
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports00
Lamp-door protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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