Epson PowerLite 1775W

Value

The Optoma HD20 costs $100 more (MSRP) than the Epson PowerLite 1775W, but its performance is inconsistent. For people who need to make presentations on the go, the Epson PowerLite 1775W’s excellent brightness is the only real factor worth considering. The other major differences were the Optoma’s superior color and throw. Still, home theater enthusiasts who can deal with the Epson’s limited connectivity and imperfect color temperature might find it a better value that’s better able to stand up to ambient light.

	Comparison Specifications
	Epson PowerLite 1775W	Optoma HD20
Price
Resolution	WXGA 1280 x 800 (16:10)	1080p 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
HD	Yes	Yes
3D Support	No	No

Blacks & Whites

The Epson PowerLite 1775W was significantly brighter than the Optoma HD20. For high visibility under a variety of conditions, pick the Epson.

Color

The Epson PowerLite 1775W did not perform as well on color as the Optoma HD20. Its RGB curves were nearly as good, but it fell behind in its erratic color temperature output.

Motion

Motion was considerably smoother and nearly devoid of artifacts on the Epson PowerLite 1775W.

Viewing Effects

Its performance on various wall types and in producing accurate pixels was on par with the Optoma HD20, but the Epson PowerLite 1775W was considerably limited in its throw. Overall, the Optoma performed better in the realm of viewing effects.

Connectivity

With an additional HDMI port and a component input, the Optoma HD20 has more versatile connectivity than the Epson PowerLite 1775W.