Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

32specifications compared
16differ
16identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 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 Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 0.2 :1 more zoom ratio than the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (1.2:1 vs 1:1). The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 8 dB more noise level than the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (37 dB vs 29 dB). Only the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

Projection technology
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1:3500000
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
Native aspect ratio
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:10
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
Supported aspect ratios
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3, 16:10
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:30000 h
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
Focal length range
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15.84 - 17.44 mm
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom ratio
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1:1
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.2:1
3D
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Yes
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:No

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Comparison of HL6521G, 980
80 specifications	A Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model HL6521G View product	B Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	4000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1:3500000	16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10	16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	15.84 - 17.44 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.21 - 1.45:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Floor, Ceiling	Ceiling, Desktop
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
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	195 W	349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)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	241 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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	322 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	225 mm	281.9 mm
HeightDiffers	109 mm	106.7 mm
Package depthKnown for one	297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	Power	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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