Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer H6521BD Plus vs Epson PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

50specifications compared
24differ
26identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- H6521BD Plus:3500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- H6521BD Plus:DLP
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- H6521BD Plus:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- H6521BD Plus:10000:1
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15000:1
Projection distance
- H6521BD Plus:1 - 9.5 m
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.91 - 10.89 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- H6521BD Plus:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- H6521BD Plus:3500 h
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000 h
Lamp type
- H6521BD Plus:OSRAM
- PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:UHE

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Comparison of H6521BD Plus, W42+
89 specifications	A Acer H6521BD Plus View product	B Epson PowerLite W42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model W42+ View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 9.5 m	0.91 - 10.89 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
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
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.24 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	10000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	15.59 - 17.14 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.1 - 2.31	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	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
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
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
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	37 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	28 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ceiling-mounted projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	282 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.5 kg
DiameterKnown for one	31.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	313 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	240 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	110.7 mm	77 mm
Package widthKnown for one	400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	340 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	168 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.81 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0

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