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

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	A Acer Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model P1286 View product	B Acer Essential P1623 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black Model P1623 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3400 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 11.8 m	1.5 - 7.4 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs	0.12 kHz	120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	0.024 kHz	24 kHz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20000:1
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	195 W	220 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.85 - 24.01 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.41 - 2.53	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers	1.1x	1.3x
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.94 - 2.16:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	30 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Features1 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	26 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	10 W
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Ceiling
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	235 W	273 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	195 W	213 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	315 mm	308 mm
DepthDiffers	214 mm	211 mm
HeightDiffers	98 mm	86 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels

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