Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Viewsonic PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White

33specifications compared
20differ
13identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3600 ANSI lumens
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20000:1
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:22000:1
Screen size compatibility
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.4 - 3.4 m
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1.16 - 13.42 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:40°
Service life of light source
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:15000 h
Lamp power
- S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:220 W
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:190 W

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Comparison of S1386WH, PA502SP
82 specifications	A Acer S1386WH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model S1386WH View product	B Viewsonic PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model PA502SP View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	22000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.4 - 3.4 m	1.16 - 13.42 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	15000 h
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
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	7.51 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.8 - 2.8	2.5 - 2.7
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers	1x	1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers	0.52:1	1.97-2.17
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.08 - 24.28 mm
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	24 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Education	Business
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	240 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 230 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	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 included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
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
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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