Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White vs Acer Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black

58specifications compared
31differ
27identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:2900 ANSI lumens
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:90000:1
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:20000:1
Native aspect ratio
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:16:9
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3
Projection distance
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:1.3 - 9.3 m
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.2 - 11.8 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:135 kHz
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:100 kHz
Service life of light source
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:4000 h
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White:10000 h
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:6000 h

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Comparison of M550, X117
85 specifications	A Acer M550 Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2900 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) White Model M550 View product	B Acer Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model X117 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2900 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	UHD 4K (3840x2160)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	90000:1	20000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceDiffers	1.3 - 9.3 m	1.2 - 11.8 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	900000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	24 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs	135 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Vertical synchronization (max)	0.12 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)	0.024 kHz	0.024 kHz
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 40°
Light source4 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHP	OSRAM
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	195 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.91 - 32.62 mm	21.85 - 24.01 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 3.26	2.41 - 2.53
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Optical zoomDiffers	1.6x	1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.39 - 2.22:1	1.94 - 2.16:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	26 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	19 dB	28 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	3 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ceiling / Floor mounted projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Floor	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	315 W	235 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	260 W	195 W
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 230 V	100 - 240 V
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	5.5 kg	2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	398 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	297.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	127 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying case	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Other featuresidentical
Native resolutionKnown for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels

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