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Acer HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 26differ
  • 7identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Acer HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Acer HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White 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 HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White 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). Only the Acer HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the Acer HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

  • Projector brightness
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:DLP
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • HL1810U 3500 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:20000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h

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Comparison of HL1810U, 980
75 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersUHD 4K (3840x2160)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000:1
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")
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2800 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one80%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 typeDiffersLaserLamp
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 rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 - 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 ratioDiffers1.3:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.25:11.21 - 1.45:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Features1 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers28 dB37 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
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersPortableHome cinema
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs70 W349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs40 W241 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers172 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers124.5 mm106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIAC
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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