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Acer Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Epson PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 25identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3400 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.2 - 11.8 m
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:0.87 - 10.98 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Basic P1286 Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
    • PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:10000 h

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Comparison of P1286, U32+
94 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3400 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.2 - 11.8 m0.87 - 10.98 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)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.024 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15000:1
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h10000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMUHE
Lamp powerDiffers195 W200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.85 - 24.01 mm20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.41 - 2.531.5 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.94 - 2.16:11.38 - 1.68:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported video modes480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video processingKnown for one30 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)YesYes
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 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 W2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W291 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one195 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers315 mm297 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers98 mm82 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, USB, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Audio inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers10
Number of bulbsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 bulb(s)

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