Epson PowerLite 118 vs Epson PowerLite X49

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	Epson PowerLite 118 MSRP $580	Epson PowerLite X49 MSRP $508
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3	3
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.55 in
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Native resolution	1024 × 768	1024 × 768
Optical system description	—	Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Optics
Throw ratio	1.48–1.77:1	1.48–1.77:1
Projection distance table	—	30″: 0.89–1.07 m · 40″: 1.19–1.43 m · 50″: 1.5–1.8 m · 60″: 1.8–2.17 m · 80″: 2.41–2.9 m · 100″: 3.02–3.63 m · 150″: 4.54–5.46 m · 200″: 6.07–7.29 m · 250″: 7.59–9.12 m · 300″: 9.12–10.95 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.2×	1.2×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0%	0%
Horizontal lens shift	0%	0%
Motorized lens shift	—	No
Focal length	16.9–20.28 mm	16.9–20.28 mm
F-number	1.49–1.72	1.49–1.72
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Image size range	30–300 in	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt	4pt
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Light source detail	210 W UHE	210 W UHE lamp (ELPLP97)
Lamp wattage	210 W	210 W
Light source life	Normal: 8,000 h · Medium: 10,000 h · Eco: 17,000 h	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h
Life definition	Unspecified	Unspecified
Cool-down time	0 s	0 s
Brightness
ISO light output	3,800 lm	3,600 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	3,800 lm (colour)	3,600 lm (colour)
Brightness by mode	High: 3,800 lm · Medium: 3,600 lm · Eco: 2,500 lm	Normal: 3,600 lm · Eco: 2,400 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	16,000:1	16,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris	—
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	10 bit	30 bit
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	5 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
HDMI port count	2	1
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI	—
Audio input terminals	Mic	—
VGA input	Yes	Yes
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron	Crestron, Control4
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Setup automation
Autofocus	—	None
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	345 W	345 W
Power consumption by mode	High: 345 W · Medium: 303 W · Eco: 235 W	Normal: 345 W · Eco: 235 W
Standby power	0.3 W	0.3 W
Networked standby power	2 W	2 W
Physical & installation
Width	302 mm	302 mm
Depth	260 mm	249 mm
Height	92 mm	92 mm
Weight	2.8 kg	2.7 kg
Colours / finishes	—	White
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 · Hole count: 3	—
Air filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certifications	FCC, UL	FCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇮🇳 IN 3 yr
Light-source warranty	90 days (US lamp limited warranty)	90 days
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdf	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Hdmi cable, Remote, Batteries, User manual cd, Software cd, Quick start guide, Warranty card	Projector, Power cord, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Software cd, Quick setup sheet, Warranty card