Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black vs Dell 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

51specifications compared
26differ
25identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:10000:1
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2400:1
Native aspect ratio
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:16:10
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
Projection distance
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:1.2 - 9.7 m
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1 - 8 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:-40/+40°
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:5000 h
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:7000 h
- 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:5000 h

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Comparison of 311WH, 1430x
85 specifications	A Acer Value 311WH Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black Model 311WH View product	B Dell 1430x Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model 1430x View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	2400:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	965.2 - 4572 mm (38 - 180")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 9.7 m	1 - 8 m
Uniformity	85%	85%
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40/+40°	-40 - 40°
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source4 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	7000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	P-VIP	OSRAM
Lamp powerDiffers	180 W	240 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23 mm	18.18 - 21.84 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	2.54 - 2.73
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.64 - 1.97:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110%
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM 4.25/4.4, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 dB
HDCP	No	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	305 W	368 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	305 W
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 220 V	90 - 264 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	280 mm	290 mm
DepthDiffers	230 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	84 mm	90.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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