Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Acer Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

52specifications compared
13differ
39identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:16:9
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibility
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Projection distance
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1 - 11.3 m
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1 - 9.7 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40/+40°
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:- 40 - 40°
Aperture range (F-F)
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.56 - 2.80
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2.56 - 2.8
Throw ratio
- P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.86 - 2.04:1
- Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.5 - 1.65:1

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Comparison of P1285, P1385W
88 specifications	A Acer P1285 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model P1285 View product	B Acer Basic P1385W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model P1385W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightness	3200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.3 m	1 - 9.7 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40/+40°	- 40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.024 kHz
UniformityKnown for one	85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp type	UHP	UHP
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	21 - 23.1 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.80	2.56 - 2.8
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoom	2x	2x
Optical zoom	1.1x	1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.5 - 1.65:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	30 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	26 dB	26 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Presentation	Presentation
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	254 W	252 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	212 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2 kg
Width	308 mm	308 mm
Depth	211 mm	211 mm
Height	86 mm	86 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Technical detailsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source

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