Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Epson EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

51specifications compared
31differ
20identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3200 ANSI lumens
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:20000:1
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
Native aspect ratio
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Projection distance
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1 - 9.7 m
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.54 - 0.97 m
Number of colours
- P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
- EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours

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Comparison of P1385WB, EB-421i
112 specifications	A Acer P1385WB Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model P1385WB View product	B Epson EB-421i Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model EB-421i View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	4:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	939.8 - 2743.2 mm (37 - 108")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 9.7 m	0.54 - 0.97 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.54 - 1.22 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.54 - 1.22 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	7°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHP	UHE
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	6000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	1.80 - 6.48 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.5 - 1.65:1	0.55 - 0.74
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	26 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Air filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	16 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	256 W	292 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.39 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	246 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	202 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2286 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	308 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	211 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	86 mm	105 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	415 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	268 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC, USB
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.03 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.03 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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