Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Epson PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

47specifications compared
25differ
22identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:20000:1
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15000:1
Native aspect ratio
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
Projection distance
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1 - 11.3 m
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1.38 - 1.68 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4000 h
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
- PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:10000 h

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Comparison of P1285B, 1284
91 specifications	A Acer P1285B Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model P1285B View product	B Epson PowerLite 1284 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model 1284 View product
Projector6 differ
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.3 m	1.38 - 1.68 m
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	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.38 - 1.38 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.68 - 1.68 m
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 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	3200 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
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
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	1.5 - 1.71
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.86 - 2.04:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900, 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	26 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Home cinema
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	256 W	291 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	202 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	214 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.59 kg
WidthDiffers	308 mm	279 mm
DepthDiffers	211 mm	243.8 mm
HeightDiffers	86 mm	76 mm
Packaging contentidentical
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
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source

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