Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs Viewsonic PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Contrast ratio (typical)
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:20000:1
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:22000:1
Keystone correction, vertical
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:- 15 - 15°
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:40°
Service life of light source
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:15000 h
Lamp power
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:220 W
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:190 W
Aperture range (F-F)
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2.7 - 2.7
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:2.5 - 2.7
Throw ratio
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.62:1
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:1.97-2.17
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:1
HDMI ports quantity
- S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2
- PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:1

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Comparison of S1286Hn, PA502XP
70 specifications	A Acer S1286Hn Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model S1286Hn View product	B Viewsonic PA502XP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White Model PA502XP View product
Projector2 differ
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	22000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.16 - 13.42 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	- 15 - 15°	40°
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	- 15 - 15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	15000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	190 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.08 - 24.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.7 - 2.7	2.5 - 2.7
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers	0.62:1	1.97-2.17
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	7.15 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	30 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	24 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for one	Front	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	2 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Education	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 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	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	2.1 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85286200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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