Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 15identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:DLP
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
  • Projection distance
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1 - 11.3 m
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:0.34 - 0.6 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:-3 - 3°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:6000 h
    • PowerLite 685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:10000 h

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Comparison of X1173, 685W
94 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one13000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11.3 m0.34 - 0.6 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one30 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-3 - 3°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one50 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14000:1
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3500 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-3 - 3°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3500 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h10000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMUHE
Lamp powerDiffers190 W250 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one21 - 23.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.57 - 2.65Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.35:1
Digital zoomDiffers2x1.35x
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.86 - 2.04:10.28 - 0.37:1
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers03
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers03
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232RS-232C
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers30 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs26 dB29 dB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingCeiling, Desktop, Wall
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEducation
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W373 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg5.71 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source368 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source401 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source188 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232CKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 W
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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