Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Viewsonic Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black

37specifications compared
18differ
19identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500:1
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:1800:1
Screen size compatibility
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:300
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:0.5 - 3.7 m
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:0.9 - 9.1 m
Number of colours
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:16.78 million colours
Service life of light source
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 h
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:3000 h
Lamp power
- S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:230 W
- Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:245 W

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Comparison of S5201, Pro9500
61 specifications	A Acer S5201 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model S5201 View product	B Viewsonic Pro9500 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black Model Pro9500 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4500:1	1800:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	300	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.5 - 3.7 m	0.9 - 9.1 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	±40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	245 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomDiffers	2x	1.7x
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC M, PAL, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	8 W
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	315 W	420 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	4.7 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	401 x 318 x 103 mm
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
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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