Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Dell S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 21identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4200 ANSI lumens
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3100 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:17000:1
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:8000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
  • Projection distance
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1 - 9.8 m
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.517 - 0.759 m
  • Lamp power
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:260 W
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:280 W
  • 3D
    • Basic P1287 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Yes
    • S510 Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:No

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Comparison of P1287, S510
94 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4200 ANSI lumens3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs17000:18000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 9.8 m0.517 - 0.759 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
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, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.4 cm (0.55")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for oneDMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one24 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85%
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source3000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)4000 h4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers260 W280 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one18.17 - 21.81 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.7 - 2.41Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.92:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC M, PAL 60, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB32 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W20 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktopCeiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W345 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source285 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Pro
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%5 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg7.6 kg
WidthDiffers314 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm367 mm
HeightDiffers93 mm231 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedACAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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