Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs LG HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

44specifications compared
26differ
18identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3600 ANSI lumens
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15000:1
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:150000:1
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
Projection distance
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.91 - 10.89 m
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.12 - 0.2 m
Number of colours
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.073 billion colours
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.78 million colours
Service life of light source
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000 h
- HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:20000 h

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Comparison of W42+, HF85JS
86 specifications	A Epson PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model W42+ View product	B LG HF85JS Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model HF85JS View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	1500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	150000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Projection distanceDiffers	0.91 - 10.89 m	0.12 - 0.2 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 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 one	1.5 cm (0.59")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2286 - 3048 mm (90 - 120")
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.9 - 20.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.49 - 1.72	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.19:1
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	No	No
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	26 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating system versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	webOS 3.0
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	6 W
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DIVX
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, MP3
Document formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PPT, PPTX, XLSX, XPS
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	282 W	140 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	203 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	302 mm	118 mm
DepthDiffers	234 mm	189 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	174 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	422 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	174 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	0	0

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