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Acer Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Ricoh PJ WXL4540

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PJ WXL4540:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • PJ WXL4540:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:20000:1
    • PJ WXL4540:13000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
    • PJ WXL4540:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 7.5 m
    • PJ WXL4540:0.78 - 1.12 m
  • Service life of light source
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 h
    • PJ WXL4540:20000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:6000 h
    • PJ WXL4540:20000 h
  • Lamp power
    • Essential A1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:203 W
    • PJ WXL4540:3.5 W

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Comparison of A1500, PJ WXL4540
77 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:113000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1762.8 - 2540 mm (69.4 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 7.5 m0.78 - 1.12 m
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 cm (0.65")
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one24 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source4 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h20000 h
Lamp powerDiffers203 W3.5 W
Lamps quantityDiffers1 lamp(s)19 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.52:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one16.91 - 21.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.5 - 2.78Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DYesYes
3D ReadyYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232C
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB32 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power10 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePresentation
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W330 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 W
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 230 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one195 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.73 kg5.5 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source383 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source308 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232CKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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