Epson PowerLite 1775W

Value

Both of these projectors have the same MSRP, so which is the better buy? Well, if you can make due with the Canon LV-8310’s outdated connectivity and its inferior motion, you might be able to find it at a discount.

	Comparison Specifications
	Epson PowerLite 1775W	Canon LV-8310
Price
Resolution	WXGA 1280 x 800 (16:10)	WXGA 1280 x 800 (16:10)
HD	Yes	Yes
3D Support	No	No

Blacks & Whites

The Canon LV-8310 is a little bit brighter than the Epson PowerLite 1775W, but it’s so close we would call them equal.

Color

The Canon LV-8310 has more consistent color temperature, as well as smoother curves. Pick it over the Epson PowerLite 1775W for better color performance.

Motion

Motion is definitely one of the Epson PowerLite 1775W’s strong suits, and it performed much better than the Canon LV-8310 in tests. If you plan to watch video on the projector, you may want to go with the Epson.

Viewing Effects

Viewing effects basically came down to the more versatile throw distance of the Canon LV-8310. It performed a little better on optical errors, but not as well on varying wall types. Neither of these things is as significant or as relevant as throw.

Connectivity

Connectivity on the Canon LV-8310 is a major drawback. Instead of having an HDMI port, it has an outmoded S-video. Eew. It’s a bit of a toss-up, though, because it does have a DVI input and a number of audio inputs. However, since you’re probably going to be using external speakers for a home theater, and an S-video port may well be useless to you, we would go with the Epson PowerLite 1775W.