Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs NEC UM301Xi (Multi-Pen)

33specifications compared
24differ
9identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):3LCD
Projector native resolution
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:20000:1
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):6000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Projection distance
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 7.5 m
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):0.1 - 0.51 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):-10 - 10°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:6000 h
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):8000 h

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Comparison of A1500, UM301Xi (Multi-Pen)
102 specifications	A Acer Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model A1500 View product	B NEC UM301Xi (Multi-Pen)View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	6000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1562.1 - 2946.4 mm (61.5 - 116")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 7.5 m	0.1 - 0.51 m
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	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 10°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-10 - 10°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
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
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	24 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	203 W	170 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.78 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 2.78	1.8 - 1.8
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	1.4:1
Digital zoomDiffers	2x	1.4x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.36:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.91 - 21.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x
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	2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Audio (L/R) inKnown 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
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	27 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	27 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Gost-R, TÜV GS
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	235 W	227 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	195 W	190 W
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 230 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.73 kg	5.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	378 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	428 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85286200
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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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