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Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 21differ
  • 13identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). The Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). The Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black has 8 W more RMS rated power than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (10 W vs 2 W). Only the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has full HD. Only the Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black has 3D.

  • Projection technology
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:DLP
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:4:3, 16:9
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:+/- 30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:+/- 30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:LED
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:20000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:30000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h

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Comparison of GD712, 980
77 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersUHD 4K (3840x2160)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:916:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one1.6 - 8.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one75%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 135 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one24 - 240 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusDiffersAuto/ManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers12.77 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.21 - 1.59:11.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in00
DVI portNoNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) in00
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 dB
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersGamingHome cinema
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers109 mm106.7 mm
Package widthKnown for one320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one232 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one109 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIAC

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