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Acer Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 19identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm has 3,484,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (3500000:1 vs 16000:1). The Acer Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). The Acer Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Projection technology: DMD on the Acer Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White. Supported aspect ratios: 4:3, 16:9 on the Acer Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm, 16:10, 4:3 on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

  • Projection technology
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:DMD
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:3500000:1
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:4:3, 16:9
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:+30 -30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:+30 -30°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:Laser
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:20000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm:30000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h

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Comparison of Vero XL2521 DLP 1080p 4000 Lm, 980
74 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projection technologyDiffersDMD3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3500000:116000:1
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:916:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+30 -30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+30 -30°-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.72
Zoom ratioDiffers1:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.481.21 - 1.45:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Ports & interfacesidentical
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 dB
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 g3.1 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers115.5 mm106.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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