Classroom Projector Comparison Chart 2017-2018 – Specs

Posted on June 3, 2017 By Art Feierman

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Model MSRP* Technology Brightness(lumens) Contrast Resolution Weight(lbs.) Monitor (VGA) out Audio Watts NetworkWired Network Wireless Apps or USB for Presenting Zoom Ratio Lamp Hour Maximum Lamp Hour Eco-mode Filters Warranty 3D Review
BenQ CH100 $1024 DLP 1000 100,000:1 1920×1080 5.5 No 5.0W Stereo No No No N/A 20,000 30,000 No 3 years No Yes
BenQ SU931 $3399 DLP 6000 3000:1 1920×1200 14.7 Yes 10.0W Stereo Yes  No No 1.60:1 2,000 3,000 Yes 3 years Yes Yes
Casio XJ-F210WN $1027  DLP 3500 20,000:1 1280×800 8.4 No 16.0W Mono No No Yes 1.50:1 20,000 20,000 No 3 years No Yes
Casio XJ-UT351WN $3199 DLP 3500 20,000:1 1280×800 12.6 Yes 16.0W Mono Yes Yes No Ultra short-throw 20,000 20,000 No No Yes
Epson BrightLink 696Ui $2799 3LCD 3800 16,000:1 1920×1200 18.3 No 16.0W Mono No No Yes Ultra short-throw 5000 10,000 Yes 2 years No Yes
Epson PowerLite 2265U $2219 3LCD 5500 15,000:1 1920×1200 10.4 Yes  16.0W Mono No Yes Yes 1.65:1 5000 10,000 Yes 2 years No Yes
Epson PowerLite 680 $1160 3LCD 3500  14,000:1 1024×768  12.6 Yes 16.0W Mono No No Yes Ultra short-throw 5000 10,000 Yes 2 years No Yes
Epson Pro L1505 $21999 3LCD 12000 >1,000,000:1 1920×1200 47.8 Yes None No No No 1.60:1 20,000 20,000 Yes 3 years No Yes
InFocus IN1118HDLC $1174 DLP 2400 15,000:1 1920×1080 3.5 No 2.0W Mono No No Yes 1.30:1 6000 10,000 No 1 year Yes Yes
InFocus IN5148HD $4099 DLP 5000 12,000:1 1920×1080 19.5 Yes 10.0W Stereo No No IN5148HDLC only 2.00:1  3000 4500 No 1 year Yes Yes
NEC ME331W $699 3LCD 3300 6000:1 1280×800 6.4 Yes 20.0W Mono Yes Yes Yes 1.70:1 4000 9000 No  2 years No Yes
NEC V332W $579 DLP 3300 10,000:1 1280×800 6.2 Yes 8.0W Mono Yes No Yes 1.10:1 3500 6000 No 2 years Yes Yes
Optoma ZW300UST $1799 DLP 3200 22,000:1 1280×800 12.3 Yes 10.0W Mono No No Yes Ultra short-throw 20,000 20,000 No 3 years Yes Yes
Sony VPL-DW240 $600 3LCD 3000 3000:1 1280×800 6.0 No 1.0W Mono No No No 1.30:1 3000 6000 No 3 years No Yes
Sony VPL-PHZ10 $5000 3LCD 5000 500,000:1 1920×1200 19.2 No 16.0W Mono Yes No No 1.45:1 20,000 20,000 Yes 5 years No Yes
ViewSonic Pro8530HDL $1800 DLP 5200 5000:1 1920×1080 13.9 Yes 10.0W Stereo Yes No No 1.60:1 2000 2500  No 3 years Yes Yes

* Prices reflect manufacturer’s published prices.  Those prices do not reflect any education discounts offered.

List of Reviewed Projectors Included in the 2017-18 Classroom Projector Report
Classroom Projector Comparison Chart 2017-2018 – Projector Series

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