Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Acer Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

58specifications compared
11differ
47identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4200 ANSI lumens
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:16:9
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Projection distance
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1 - 9.8 m
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1 - 8.3 m
Vertical synchronization (max)
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:120 kHz
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:24 kHz
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.024 kHz
Aperture range (F-F)
- Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.7 - 2.41
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2.41 - 2.7

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Comparison of P1287, P1387W
80 specifications	A Acer Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model P1287 View product	B Acer Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model P1387W View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4200 ANSI lumens	4500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	17000:1	17000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 9.8 m	1 - 8.3 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.4 cm (0.55")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	DMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs	120 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	24 kHz	0.024 kHz
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	3000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	4000 h	4000 h
Lamp type	UHP	UHP
Lamp power	260 W	260 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length range	18.17 - 21.81 mm	18.17 - 21.81 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.7 - 2.41	2.41 - 2.7
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.92:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoom	2x	2x
Optical zoom	1.2x	1.2x
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.28 - 1.54:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM G
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	34 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	330 W	330 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
Width	314 mm	314 mm
Depth	223 mm	223 mm
Height	93 mm	93 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0

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