Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black vs Epson PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 15identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:5000 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:DLP
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:1200000:1
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:16:9
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:4:3, 16:9
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
  • Projection distance
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:2.5 - 8.9 m
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:0.9 - 9 m
  • Service life of light source
    • P8800 Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:2000 h
    • PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:6000 h

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84 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersUHD 4K (3840x2160)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1200000:115000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:94:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers2.5 - 8.9 m0.9 - 9 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one135 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.024 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source4 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs3000 h10000 h
Lamp typeDiffersUHPUHE
Lamp powerDiffers465 W210 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers19.98 - 39.81 mm20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.71 - 2.591.5 - 1.71
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2x
Throw ratioDiffers1.35 to 2.631.38 - 1.68:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers3840 x 2160800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 dB
Projection modesCeiling, Front, RearCeiling, Front, Rear
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac PC Windows PCUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLarge venue projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs585 W315 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 W
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 230 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers16.5 kg2.81 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source302.3 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source248 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersACAC, USB, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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