Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P1285 TCO vs Epson PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White

42specifications compared
26differ
16identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- P1285 TCO:3200 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- P1285 TCO:DLP
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- P1285 TCO:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:720p (1280x720)
Native aspect ratio
- P1285 TCO:4:3
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- P1285 TCO:4:3, 16:9
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Keystone correction, vertical
- P1285 TCO:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- P1285 TCO:4000 h
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- P1285 TCO:6000 h
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:10000 h

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Comparison of P1285 TCO, 740HD
76 specifications	A Acer P1285 TCO View product	B Epson PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White Model 740HD View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	720p (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 11.3 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHP	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers	1.1x	1.2x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.3 - 1.56:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic, Game
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	28 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	1 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	254 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	214 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	308 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	211 mm	236 mm
HeightDiffers	86 mm	79 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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