Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

44specifications compared
25differ
19identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3100 ANSI lumens
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:DLP
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:10000:1
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Number of colours
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.073 billion colours
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
- 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:7°

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Comparison of U5313W, 421i
80 specifications	A Acer Short Throw U5313W Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model U5313W View product	B Epson 421i Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model 421i View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3100 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1752.6 - 2540 mm (69 - 100")	939.8 - 2743.2 mm (37 - 108")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2500 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	7°
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2500 ANSI lumens
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	4000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.80 - 6.48 mm
Throw ratioDiffers	0.35:1	0.55 - 0.74
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Features2 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	34 dB	29 dB
HDCPDiffers	Yes	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	16 W
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
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
Poweridentical
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	7.2 kg	4.1 kg
WidthDiffers	357 mm	345.4 mm
DepthDiffers	367 mm	276.8 mm
HeightDiffers	231 mm	104.1 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 768 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 pixels

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