Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

52specifications compared
25differ
27identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3600 ANSI lumens
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20000:1
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:18000:1
Native aspect ratio
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
Projection distance
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.4 - 3.4 m
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.47 - 0.81 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:- 15 - 15°
Service life of light source
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h

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Comparison of S1386WH, U5230
74 specifications	A Acer S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model S1386WH View product	B Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model U5230 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	18000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.4 - 3.4 m	0.47 - 0.81 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	- 15 - 15°
Vertical synchronization (max)	0.12 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)	0.024 kHz	0.024 kHz
Light source4 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.8 - 2.8	2.4 - 3.72
Digital zoom	2x	2x
Optical zoom	1x	1x
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	7.51 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.52:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Composite video in	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	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	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	29 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	24 dB	25 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Education	Presentation
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Ceiling	Ceiling
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	224 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	210 W	206 W
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 230 V	120 - 240 V
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	4.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	456 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	96 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	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 guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85286200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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