Epson’s range of portable business projectors includes the 1735W, 1730W, 1724, 1720 and 1716. Notable features are the wireless connectivity offered with the 1735W, 1725 which allow the projector to be linked to installed AV and IT infrastructure. All models are based on the popular and reliable 3LCD projection technology. At about 4lb (1.8kg) the projectors are all a very manageable and portable weight. Two native resolutions WXGA and XGA, both appropriate to business, are available. All models come with a well featured remote for presenters. For convenience the Epson 1735W, 1725 and 1716 come with a USB port which allows presentations to be loaded for viewing without a computer.

The tabulation below gives a comprehensive specification for the Epson 1735W portable business projector then compares features with the other projectors in the range. For each other projector the modified, additional and deleted features in comparison the the 1735W are highlighted. Full specifications from Epson are linked for convenience. Click on the projector model titles to read a full review. Links to check prices and customer reviews with Amazon are included.

Epson 1735W Portable Business Projector

Projection System Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Brightness 3000 lumens (ISO 21118 Standard)
Aspect Ratio 16:10 (supports 4:3 and 16:9)
Native Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Resize to native resolution 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Lamp Type E-TORL 170 W UHE
Lamp Life Up to 4000 hours (Eco Mode) Up to 3000 hours (Bright Mode)
Throw Ratio Range 0.98 – 1.20
Size (projected distance) 30″ – 300″ (2.1’ – 27.1’)
Keystone Correction AutomaticAutomatic: Vertical: ± 30 degrees Manual: Vertical: ± 30 degrees
Contrast Ratio Up to 2000:1
Plug ‘n Play Projector is Mac compatible via DVI to VGA adapter (not included)
Lens Manual focus/(optical) zoom
F-number 1.58 – 1.68
Optical zoom ratio 1.0 – 1.2
Component video: Mini D-sub HD 15 pin x 1
S-video: Mini DIN x 1
Composite video: RCA x 1
Audio in: Mini stereo x 1 in or out user selectable
Variable audio out: Mini stereo x 1 in or out user selectable
USB connectors: Type B x 1 (USB display with audio and mouse/keyboard control) Type A x 1 (for USB memory device)
Wireless LAN: 802.11 a/b/g
Speaker 1 W mono
Fan Noise Bright Mode: 39 dB Eco Mode: 30 dB
Security Kensington-style lock provision
Weight: 3.96 lb/1.8 kg
Mounting Options Front/rear/ceiling mode
Warranty Two-year limited

Epson PowerLite 1735W 3000 Lumens WXGA Wirleless Projector

Replacement Lamp V13H010L48 Epson ELPLP48 – Projector lamp – UHE – 170 Watt

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite 1735W

Specification Epson 1735W (pdf)

Epson 1730W Portable Business Projector

No Plug and Play
No Variable audio out: Mini stereo x 1 in or out user selectable
No Type A x 1 (for USB memory device)
No Wireless LAN module: 802.11 a/b/g

Specification Epson 1730W (pdf)

Epson PowerLite 1730W 3000 Lumens WXGA Projector

Replacement Lamp V13H010L48 Epson ELPLP48 – Projector lamp – UHE – 170 Watt

Epson 1725 Portable Business Projector

Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Aspect Ratio 4:3 (supports 16:9)
Throw Ratio Range 1.09 – 1.34

Specification Epson 1725 (pdf)

Epson PowerLite 1725 3000 Lumens Wirleless XGA Projector

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite 1725

Replacement Lamp V13H010L48 Epson ELPLP48 – Projector lamp – UHE – 170 Watt

Epson 1720 Portable Business Projector

Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Aspect Ratio 4:3 (supports 16:9)
Throw Ratio Range 1.09 – 1.34
No Plug and Play
No Variable audio out: Mini stereo x 1 in or out user selectable
No Type A x 1 (for USB memory device)
No Wireless LAN module: 802.11 a/b/g

Specification Epson 1720 (pdf)

Epson PowerLite 1720 3000 Lumens XGA Projector

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite 1720

Replacement Lamp V13H010L48 Epson ELPLP48 – Projector lamp – UHE – 170 Watt

Epson 1716 Portable Business Projector

Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Brightness 2700 lumens (ISO 21118 Standard)
Aspect Ratio 4:3 (supports 16:9)
Throw Ratio Range 1.09 – 1.34
No Wireless LAN module: 802.11 a/b/g

Specification Epson 1716 (pdf)

Epson PowerLite 1716 Projector

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite 1716

Replacement Lamp V13H010L48 Epson ELPLP48 – Projector lamp – UHE – 170 Watt