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Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 14identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer HL1820 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 HL1820 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). The Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 1 more audio (L/R) in than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (1 vs 0). Only the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White 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
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:16:9, 4:3
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:20000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:30000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h

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Comparison of HL1820, 980
72 specifications
Projector6 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
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:9, 4:316:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one0.9 - 4.6 mUnknown — 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 system1 differ
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 ratioDiffers1:1.621.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.21 - 1.45:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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) inDiffers10
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 levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Designidentical
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
Poweridentical
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
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers115.5 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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