Epson PowerLite E20 vs Epson PowerLite X49

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	Epson PowerLite E20 MSRP $379	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	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	1.44–1.95:1	1.48–1.77:1
Projection distance table	50″: 1.46–1.98 m · 60″: 1.76–2.38 m · 70″: 2.05–2.78 m · 80″: 2.35–3.18 m · 100″: 2.94–3.98 m · 150″: 4.42–5.98 m · 200″: 5.9–7.97 m	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	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.35×	1.2×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	—	0%
Horizontal lens shift	—	0%
Motorized lens shift	—	No
Focal length	16.7 mm	16.9–20.28 mm
F-number	1.44	1.49–1.72
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Image size range	30–350 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	UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp	210 W UHE lamp (ELPLP97)
Lamp wattage	210 W	210 W
Light source life	Eco: 12,000 h · Normal: 6,000 h	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h
Life definition	—	Unspecified
Cool-down time	0 s	0 s
Brightness
ISO light output	3,400 lm	3,600 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	3,400 lm (colour)	3,600 lm (colour)
Brightness by mode	High: 3,400 lm · Eco: 2,200 lm	Normal: 3,600 lm · Eco: 2,400 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	15,000:1	16,000:1
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	10 bitDerived	30 bit
Audio
Speaker power	5 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
HDMI port count	1	1
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm, Rca	—
VGA input	Yes	Yes
USB media playback	No	Yes
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	No	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	—	Crestron, Control4
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet	No	Yes
Setup automation
Autofocus	—	None
Auto keystone	No	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco: 28 dB(A) · Normal: 37 dB(A)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–40°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
Power consumption by mode	Eco: 235 W · Normal: 345 W	Normal: 345 W · Eco: 235 W
Standby power	0.3 W	0.3 W
Networked standby power	—	2 W
Physical & installation
Width	302 mm	302 mm
Depth	249 mm	249 mm
Height	92 mm	92 mm
Weight	2.7 kg	2.7 kg
Colours / finishes	White	White
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9	—
Air filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certifications	FCC, UL	FCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇮🇳 IN 3 yr
Light-source warranty	90 days (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, Software cd, Quick setup guide, Warranty card	Projector, Power cord, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Software cd, Quick setup sheet, Warranty card