Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White vs Acer BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

48specifications compared
15differ
33identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3500 ANSI lumens
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:10000:1
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:20000:1
Projection distance
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1 - 9.5 m
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.1 - 10 m
Vertical synchronization (min)
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.24 kHz
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.024 kHz
Service life of light source
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3500 h
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:10000 h
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h
Lamp power
- Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:250 W
- BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:203 W

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Comparison of 521BD, BS-312
73 specifications	A Acer Home 521BD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 521BD View product	B Acer BS-312 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model BS-312 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	3700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	20000:1
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 9.5 m	1.1 - 10 m
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	0.24 kHz	0.024 kHz
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	203 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	15.59 - 17.14 mm	21.85 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.1 - 2.31	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.47 - 1.62:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	33 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 dB
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	300 W	240 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 230 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85286200
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0

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