Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800) vs Epson PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White

33specifications compared
19differ
14identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):DLP
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):20000:1
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:15000:1
Projection distance
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):1.1 - 10 m
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:0.87 - 10.98 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):40°
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):6000 h
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:10000 h
Lamp type
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):OSRAM
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:UHE
Lamp power
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):195 W
- PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:200 W

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Comparison of P1386W, U32+
90 specifications	A Acer Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model P1386W View product	B Epson PowerLite U32+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White Model U32+ View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.1 - 10 m	0.87 - 10.98 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 ANSI lumens
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	195 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.85 - 24 mm	20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.41 - 2.53	1.5 - 1.72
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.55 - 1.73:1	1.38 - 1.68:1
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
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
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 displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	235 W	291 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	195 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 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 supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	244 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, USB, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Number of bulbsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 bulb(s)
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Technical detailsidentical
Contrast ratioKnown for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source

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