Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Acer Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 34identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3400 ANSI lumens
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:16:9
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
  • Projection distance
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.2 - 11.8 m
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:1.5 - 7.4 m
  • Vertical synchronization (max)
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:0.12 kHz
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:120 kHz
  • Vertical synchronization (min)
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:0.024 kHz
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:24 kHz
  • Service life of light source
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:5000 h
    • Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:3500 h

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Comparison of P1286, P1623
83 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3400 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:94:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers1.2 - 11.8 m1.5 - 7.4 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
UniformityKnown for one85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)100 kHz100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical-40 - 40°-40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs0.12 kHz120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs0.024 kHz24 kHz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000:1
Light source4 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h5000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMUHP
Lamp powerDiffers195 W220 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.85 - 24.01 mm16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.41 - 2.532.59 - 2.87
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoom2x2x
Optical zoomDiffers1.1x1.3x
Throw ratioKnown for one1.94 - 2.16:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DYesYes
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one30 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers02
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)YesYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise level31 dB31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB26 dB
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningPresentationPresentation
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingCeiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W273 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs195 W213 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers315 mm308 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm211 mm
HeightDiffers98 mm86 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Audio inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels

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