Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 14identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:800 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:100000:1
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15000:1
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) 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")
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.4 - 1.7 m
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1.38 - 1.68 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Travel K138ST Standard throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-20 - 20°
    • PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of K138ST, 1284
84 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers800 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs100000:115000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:10, 16:94:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.4 - 1.7 m1.38 - 1.68 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.38 - 1.38 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.68 - 1.68 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-20 - 20°-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one50 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one30 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 - 1.71
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Digital zoomKnown for one1.7xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one0.8:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DDiffersYesNo
3D ReadyDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900, 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPortableHome cinema
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs80 W291 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs38 W214 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers750 g2.59 kg
WidthDiffers240 mm279 mm
DepthDiffers147 mm243.8 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm76 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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