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Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 13identical
  • 39known 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (1 vs 0). Only the Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White.

  • Projection technology
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:DLP
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:16:9
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
  • Number of colours
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:1.07 billion colours
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp

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Comparison of HL1820, EX3290
73 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersUHD 4K (3840x2160)WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+/- 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9, 4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
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 source210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1:1.622.0:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44 - 1.95
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Wi-FiKnown 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
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
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
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaPortable
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 source187 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 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 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm237 mm
HeightDiffers115.5 mm82 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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