Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD

32specifications compared
22differ
10identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3500 ANSI lumens
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:DLP
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:LCD
Projector native resolution
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:10000:1
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distance
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1 - 11.9 m
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:0.83 - 8.12 m
Number of colours
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1.073 billion colours
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:±40°
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:± 30°

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Comparison of P1206P, MegaPlex MG-850HD
84 specifications	A Acer P1206P 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model P1206P View product	B Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.9 m	0.83 - 8.12 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	± 30°
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	2800 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	200 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 – 20.28
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58
Zoom ratioDiffers	2.0:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 1.56:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	20 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Home cinema
Product colour	Black	Black
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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	319 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	267 W
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 220 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.52 kg	3.9 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	129 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-PC, Mac; -iPad/iPhone/iPod Devices
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	F = 2.41 - 2.55	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for one	Ceiling/front/rear	Unknown — not stated by the source

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