Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

29specifications compared
16differ
13identical
55known 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). The Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White has 1 :1 more zoom ratio than the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (2.0:1 vs 1:1). The Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 full HD. Only the Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D.

Projection technology
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1:3500000
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:30000 h
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:12000 h
Zoom ratio
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1:1
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:2.0:1
Full HD
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Yes
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:No
3D
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Yes
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:No
Wi-Fi
- HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Yes
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:No

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Comparison of HL6521G, EX3290
84 specifications	A Acer HL6521G Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model HL6521G View product	B Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White Model EX3290 View product
Projector3 differ
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1:3500000	16000:1
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million 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°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioDiffers	1:1	2.0:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44 - 1.95
Focal length rangeKnown for one	15.84 - 17.44 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
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
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	Portable
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	195 W	187 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 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 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	322 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	225 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	109 mm	82 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
Cables includedDiffers	Power	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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