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Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White vs Epson 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector

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  • 21differ
  • 10identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 13,500 h more service life of light source than the Epson 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector (20000 h vs 6500 h). The Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 13,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector (30000 h vs 17000 h). The Epson 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector has 2 more VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity than the Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White (2 vs 0). Only the Epson 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector has full HD. Only the Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 3D.

  • Projection technology
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:DLP
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Projection distance
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:0.9 - 4.6 m
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:0.88 - 14.29 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:20000 h
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:6500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:30000 h
    • 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector:17000 h

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Comparison of HL1820, 4,100-lumen1 Full HD 1080p projector
83 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4100 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
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")787.4 - 7721.6 mm (31 - 304")
Projection distanceDiffers0.9 - 4.6 m0.88 - 14.29 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 - 8.9 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 - 14.3 m
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.57 cm (0.62")
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9, 4:3Unknown — 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 h6500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h17000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.2 - 29.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.51 - 1.77
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratio1:1.621:1.62
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 - 2.09:1
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 sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown 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
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Features1 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W16 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaPresentation
Product colourWhiteWhite
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 source284 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 source181 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
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm309 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers115.5 mm105 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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