Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Acer Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

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  • 25identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:800 ANSI lumens
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4:3, 16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.4 - 1.7 m
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1 - 9.7 m
  • Horizontal synchronization (min)
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30 kHz
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:15 kHz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-20 - 20°
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:- 40 - 40°
  • Service life of light source
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30000 h
    • Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h

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Comparison of K138ST, P1385W
80 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers800 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:10, 16:94:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.4 - 1.7 m1 - 9.7 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17000:1
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)100 kHz100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Differs30 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-20 - 20°- 40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.024 kHz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one100000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one50 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHP
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.56 - 2.8
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Digital zoomDiffers1.7x2x
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers0.8:11.5 - 1.65:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB26 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPortablePresentation
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs80 W252 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs38 W212 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers750 g2 kg
WidthDiffers240 mm308 mm
DepthDiffers147 mm211 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm86 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
Carrying caseYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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