Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs Viewsonic PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3300 ANSI lumens
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:5200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:XGA (1024x768)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:16:9
  • Projection distance
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.94 - 2.16 m
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:0.86 - 11.36 m
  • Service life of light source
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:5000 h
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:2000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:10000 h
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:2500 h
  • Lamp power
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:195 W
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:370 W
  • Throw ratio
    • Basic P1186 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.94 - 2.16:1
    • PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:1.07 - 1.71

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Comparison of P1186, PRO8510L
82 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3300 ANSI lumens5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratios16:916:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.94 - 2.16 m0.86 - 11.36 m
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 kHz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h2500 h
Lamp powerDiffers195 W370 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6x
Throw ratioDiffers1.94 - 2.16:11.07 - 1.71
Focal length rangeKnown for one21.85 - 24.01 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DYesYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video in11
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one28 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W20 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one235 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg6.3 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source496.5 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source316.2 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source577 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source537 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Other features1 differ
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 kg
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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