Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

36specifications compared
21differ
15identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (5500 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Acer Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). The Acer Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Only the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has full HD. Only the Acer Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D.

Projector brightness
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5500 ANSI lumens
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Supported aspect ratios
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:9, 4:3
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
Service life of light source
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30000 h
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
Focal length range
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16.9 - 21.61 mm
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
Throw ratio
- Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.12 - 1.47:1
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.21 - 1.45:1

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Comparison of PL2335, 980
72 specifications	A Acer Vero PL2335 5500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model PL2335 View product	B Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000:1
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9, 4:3	16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	4400 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	75%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 135 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	24 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.9 - 21.61 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.12 - 1.47:1	1.21 - 1.45:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1280 x 800	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Home cinema
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	286 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	281.9 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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