Epson PowerLite 118 vs Epson PowerLite W49

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Epson PowerLite 118
MSRP $580
Epson PowerLite W49Epson PowerLite W49
MSRP $668
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Technology brand3LCD3LCD
Number of imaging devices33
Chip / panel diagonal—0.59 in
Native aspect ratio4:316:10
Native resolution1024 × 7681280 × 800
Optics
Throw ratio1.48–1.77:11.3–1.56:1
Projection distance table—33″: 0.91–1.1 m · 35″: 0.97–1.17 m · 40″: 1.11–1.34 m · 50″: 1.39–1.68 m · 60″: 1.68–2.02 m · 80″: 2.25–2.7 m · 100″: 2.81–3.38 m · 150″: 4.24–5.09 m · 200″: 5.66–6.8 m · 320″: 9.07–10.89 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.2×1.2×
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0%0%
Horizontal lens shift0%0%
Focal length16.9–20.28 mm16.9–20.28 mm
F-number1.49–1.721.49–1.72
Interchangeable lensNoNo
Image size range30–300 in33–320 in
Vertical keystone-30–30°-30–30°
Horizontal keystone-30–30°-30–30°
Corner / warp correction4pt4pt
Light source
Light source typeLampLamp
Light source detail210 W UHEUHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp, 210 W
Lamp wattage210 W210 W
Light source lifeNormal: 8,000 h · Medium: 10,000 h · Eco: 17,000 hNormal: 8,000 h · Medium: 10,000 h · Eco: 17,000 h
Life definitionUnspecified—
Cool-down time0 s0 s
Light-source dimming—Manual steps
Brightness
ISO light output3,800 lm3,800 lm
Colour light output (CLO)3,800 lm (colour)3,800 lm (colour)
Brightness by modeHigh: 3,800 lm · Medium: 3,600 lm · Eco: 2,500 lmHigh: 3,800 lm · Medium: 3,700 lm · Eco: 2,600 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast16,000:116,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic irisIris + laser dimming
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'10 bit10 bit
Audio
Speaker power16 W5 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 × 10801920 × 1080
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMIHDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI
Audio input terminalsMic3.5 mm, Rca
Vertical scan frequency—24–85 Hz
VGA inputYesYes
USB media playbackYesYes
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
Control ecosystem driversCrestronCrestron, Control4
Wi-FiNoneNone
EthernetYesYes
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYesYes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A)Eco: 28 dB(A) · Normal: 37 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)345 W345 W
Power consumption by modeHigh: 345 W · Medium: 303 W · Eco: 235 WEco: 235 W · Medium: 303 W · Normal: 345 W
Standby power0.3 W0.3 W
Networked standby power2 W2 W
Physical & installation
Width302 mm302 mm
Depth260 mm249 mm
Height92 mm92 mm
Weight2.8 kg2.7 kg
Colours / finishes—White
Mount hole patternThread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 · Hole count: 3Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 · Hole count: 3
Air filterReplaceableReplaceable
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsFCC, ULFCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 2 yr🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr
Light-source warranty90 days (US lamp limited warranty)90 days (US)
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Hdmi cable, Remote, Batteries, User manual cd, Software cd, Quick start guide, Warranty cardProjector, Power cord, Hdmi cable, Remote, Batteries, Software cd, Quick start guide, Warranty card