Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver vs Viewsonic PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:3700 ANSI lumens
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:DLP
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:2500:1
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:500:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:1.2 - 12.02 m
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:0.9 - 10.8 m
  • Lamp power
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:300 W
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:200 W
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:1
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • PD726W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:1
    • PJ658 data projector Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:0

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Comparison of PD726W, PJ658
74 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3700 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2500:1500:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Supported aspect ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.2 - 12.02 m0.9 - 10.8 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 - 105 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.52 cm (0.6")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source2000 h2000 h
Lamp powerDiffers300 W200 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in11
Composite video in11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers30 dB39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL 60950, C-UL, FCC-B, TUV/GS, CB, CE, C-TICK, NOM
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Design2 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPresentationPortable
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1829 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers350 mm306 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers119 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRCA, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital keystone correctionKnown for one+/-16°Unknown — not stated by the source

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