Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Acer Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

42specifications compared
16differ
26identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection distance
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 7.5 m
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1 - 7.6 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:-40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:120 kHz
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:24 kHz
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.024 kHz
Service life of light source
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 h
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3000 h
Lamp power
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:203 W
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:250 W
Focal length range
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16.91 - 21.6 mm
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.88 - 21.88 mm

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Comparison of A1500, P1525
82 specifications	A Acer Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model A1500 View product	B Acer Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model P1525 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)	20000:1	20000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 7.5 m	1 - 7.6 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs	120 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	24 kHz	0.024 kHz
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp type	UHP	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	203 W	250 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.91 - 21.6 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 2.78	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3:1
Digital zoom	2x	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.15 - 1.5
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	27 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Presentation
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	235 W	304 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	195 W	217 W
AC input voltage	120 - 230 V	120 - 230 V
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.73 kg	2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	211 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	86 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Contrast ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20000:1
Display aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
RMS output power (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Number of bulbsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 bulb(s)

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