Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800) vs Viewsonic PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D

34specifications compared
20differ
14identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):16:10
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:16:9
Supported aspect ratios
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):4:3, 16:10, 16:9
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:16:9
Projection distance
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):1.1 - 10 m
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:0.86 - 11.36 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):40°
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:30°
Vertical synchronization (max)
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):0.12 kHz
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):0.024 kHz
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:24 kHz
Service life of light source
- Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800):5000 h
- PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D:2000 h

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Comparison of P1386W, PRO8510L
80 specifications	A Acer Basic P1386W Standard throw projector DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model P1386W View product	B Viewsonic PRO8510L data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Model PRO8510L View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.1 - 10 m	0.86 - 11.36 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs	0.12 kHz	120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	0.024 kHz	24 kHz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	2500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	195 W	370 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	1.1x	1.6x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.55 - 1.73:1	1.07 - 1.71
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.85 - 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.41 - 2.53	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
3D ReadyDiffers	No	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	20 W
Design1 differ
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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	570 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	235 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	195 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	6.3 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	496.5 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	139.8 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	316.2 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	577 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	537 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Contrast ratioKnown for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.8 kg
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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