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Classroom Projector Comparison Chart

Posted on June 4, 2014 By Lisa Feierman

Below, we have a chart that will succinctly compare that specifications of all projectors considered in this report.

Model	MSRP	Technology	Brightness	Contrast	Weight	Widescreen	Native Resolution	Max Resolution	HDMI or DVI	Monitor (VGA) out	Audio Watts	Audio Type	Close Caption	Network Notification	Network Control	Network Wireless	USB for Presenting	Remote Mousing	Zoom Ratio	Lamp Hour Maximum	Lamp Hour Eco-mode	Lamp Cost	Filters	Filter Change How Often	Unmount to Change Lamp	Warranty	3D	Review
Acer K335	$699	DLP	1000	10000:01	2.9	Yes	1280×800	1920×1080	HDMI	No	3	Mono	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	None	20,000	30,000	N/A	No	N/A	N/A	1 year P/L	Yes	Yes
ASK Proxima C3327W-A	$1069	3LCD	3200	4000:1	6.7	Yes	1280×800	1600×1200	HDMI	Yes	7	Mono	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	1.20:1	6,000	4,000		Yes		No	3 years P/L	No	Yes
ASK Proxima E1655U	$6000	3LCD	5000	2000:1	23.8	Yes	1920×1200	1920×1200	HDMI	Yes	7	Mono	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	1.60:1	3,000	4,000		Yes		No	3 years P/L	No	Yes
Asus P2B	$549	DLP	350	3500:1	1.4	Yes	1280×800		HDMI	No	1.5	Mono	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	None	30,000		N/A	No	N/A	N/A	2 years P/L	No	Yes
Canon LE-5W	$799	DLP	500	3000:1	3.5	Yes	1280×800		HDMI	No	2.5	Mono	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	None	20,0000		N/A	No	N/A	N/A	3 years P/L	Yes	Yes
Epson BrightLink 585Wi	$2199	3LCD	3300	10000:1	11.7	Yes	1280×800	1400×1050	HDMI	Yes	16	Mono	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	None	4,000	6,000	$79	Yes		No	2 years overnight replacement	No	Yes
Epson EX5230	$599	3LCD	3500	10000:1	5.3	No	1024×768	1400×1050	HDMI	No	2	Mono	No	No	Optional	Optional	Yes	Yes	1.20:1	5,000	6,000	$119	Yes		No	1 year overnight replacement	No	Yes
Epson PowerLite 1965	$1899	3LCD	5000	3000:1	8.5	No	1024×768		HDMI	Yes	10	Mono	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	1.60:1	2,500	4,000	$299	Yes		No	2 years overnight replacement	No	Yes
Epson PowerLite 99W	$749	3LCD	3000	10000:1	6	Yes	1280×800	1600×1200	HDMI	Yes	16	Mono	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	1.20:1	5,000	6,000	$99	Yes		No	2 years overnight replacement	No	Yes
Epson PowerLite Pro G6900U	$6499	3LCD	6000	5000:1	21.5	Yes	1920×1200		HDMI	Yes	None	N/A	No	Yes	Yes	Optional	No	Yes	1.82:1	2,000	4,000	$549	Yes	10,000 hours	No	3 years overnight replacement	No	Yes
NEC PE401H	$2999	DLP	4000	2000:1	10.1	No	1920×1080	1920×1200	HDMI	Yes	8	Stereo	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	1.70:1	2,500	3,300	$349	No	N/A	No	3 years P/L, 1 year Instacare	Yes	Yes
NEC UM330W	$1299	3LCD	3300	3000:1	12.6	Yes	1280×800	1600×1200	HDMI	Yes	16	Mono	Yes	No	Yes	Optional	Yes	Yes	None	3,000	6,000	$79	Yes		N0	2 years P/L, 1 year Instacare	No	Yes
Optoma ML550	$599	DLP	500	10000:1	0.9	Yes	1280×800	1920×1080	HDMI	No	1	Mono	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	None	20,000		N/A	No	N/A	N/A	1 year P/L	Yes	Yes
Panasonic PT-RW430	$5499	DLP	3500	20000:1	22.1	Yes	1280×800		HDMI	No	None	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	2.00:1	20,000		N/A	No	N/A	N/A	3 years P/L	Yes	Yes
Ricoh PJ-WX4130N	$1900	DLP	2500	2500:1	6.6	Yes	1280×800	1600×1200	HDMI	No	2	Mono	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	None	3,000	4,000	$244	No	N/A	No	3 years P/L	Yes	Yes
Sony VPL-FHZ55		3LCD	4000		24.3	Yes	1920×1200	1920×1200	HDMI	Yes	None	N/A	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	1.60:1	20,000		N/A	No	N/A	N/A	3 years P/L	No	Yes
ViewSonic PJD6544w	$839	DLP	3500	15000:1	4.7	Yes	1280×800	1600×1200	HDMI	Yes	16	Mono	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	1.24:1	3,500	7,000	$329	No	N/A	N/A	3 years P/L, 1 year Exchange	Yes	Yes
Vivitek Qumi Q7		DLP	800	30000:1	3.1	Yes	1280×800	1600×1200	HDMI	No	2	Stereo	No	No	No	Optional	Yes	Yes	1.10:1	30,000		N/A	No	N/A	N/A	2 years P/L	Yes	Yes

Reviewed Projectors Included in the 2014-2015 Classroom Projector Report

Projectors Considered: Standard Projectors 1

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