Epson Home Cinema 2040 vs Epson PowerLite 2255U review
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An affordable projector is always a good option to consider, so Epson Home Cinema 2040 vs Epson PowerLite 2255U comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Home Cinema 2040 has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 versus 8 for PowerLite 2255U.
Advantages Epson Home Cinema 2040 over Epson PowerLite 2255U
- Bigger projection screen size: 34-332 inch vs 50-150 inch
- Lower noise level, 37 dB vs 39 dB
- Lower power consumption, 307 W vs 429 W
Advantages Epson PowerLite 2255U over Epson Home Cinema 2040
- Better brightness: 5000 vs 2200 lumens
- Wireless connection enabled
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 4000 hours
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Common
Product
Epson Home Cinema 2040
Epson PowerLite 2255U
Model
Home Cinema 2040
PowerLite 2255U
Brand
Epson
Epson
Reviews
391
12
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1200
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
WUXGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
34-332
50-150
Projection distance, m/ft
0.8 - 10.9/2.9 - 35.8
1.2 - 8.3/3.2 - 26.2
Aspect ratio
16:10
16:10
Brightness, lumens
2200
5000
Contrast ratio
35000:1
15000:1
Throw ratio range
1.22:1 - 1.47:1
1.57:1 - 2.58:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
3LCD
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
37
39
Power consumption, W
307
429
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
Crestron RoomView
Lamp
Lamp type, W
200
300
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4000
5000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
7500
10000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
1
2
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
2
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
0
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
MHL
RS-232
0
1
12V trigger
0
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
5
16
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
1.58 - 1.72
1.5 - 2.0
Focal length, mm
16.9 - 20.28
23.0 - 38.4
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 30, horizontal +/- 30
vertical +/- 30, horizontal +/- 20
Zoom ratio
1.2x
1.6x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
20
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
0/32
Max, C/F
35/95
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
29.7 x 24.5 x 11.4/11.7 x 4.4 x 9.6
35.5 x 10.1 x 27.9/14.8 x 4.9 x 11.4
Weight, kg/pounds
2.9/6.4
4.6/10.1
Other
Release year
2015
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.3Epson Home Cinema 2040
- 8Epson PowerLite 2255U
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