Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Epson PowerLite 915W

36specifications compared
24differ
12identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 915W:3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:DLP
- PowerLite 915W:LCD
Projector native resolution
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 915W:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4500:1
- PowerLite 915W:2000:1
Projection distance
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:0.5 - 3.7 m
- PowerLite 915W:0.84 - 8.4 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:±40°
- PowerLite 915W:±30°
Service life of light source
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3500 h
- PowerLite 915W:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:5000 h
- PowerLite 915W:6000 h

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Comparison of S5201B, PowerLite 915W
59 specifications	A Acer S5201B 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model S5201B View product	B Epson PowerLite 915W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4500:1	2000:1
Projection distanceDiffers	0.5 - 3.7 m	0.84 - 8.4 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	±30°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	30 - 100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHP	UHE
Lamp power	230 W	230 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.2 - 29.2 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Differs	F/2.6	1.51
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.38 - 2.24:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	352 W	355 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.3 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	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	3.36 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	290 x 254 x 99 mm	345 x 262 x 107 mm
RS-232 ports	1	1

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