Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Canon LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

39specifications compared
24differ
15identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500:1
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:300
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Projection distance
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:0.5 - 3.7 m
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.2 - 11.1 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:±40°
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 h
- LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:6000 h

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Comparison of S5201, 8225
73 specifications	A Acer S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model S5201 View product	B Canon LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model 8225 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4500:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	300	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.5 - 3.7 m	1.2 - 11.1 m
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	6000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHP	NSH
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	215 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.4 - 22 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Digital zoomDiffers	2x	4x
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080p	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.4 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Presentation, Standard
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	315 W	271 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	187 W
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 220 V	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
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	2.98 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	334 x 247 x 101 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F 2.0 - 2.15
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 ports	1	1
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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