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Acer Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs Epson Brightlink 685wi

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 17identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • Brightlink 685wi:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:DLP
    • Brightlink 685wi:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
    • Brightlink 685wi:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:13000:1
    • Brightlink 685wi:300:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3
    • Brightlink 685wi:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
    • Brightlink 685wi:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
    • Brightlink 685wi:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • Brightlink 685wi:±3°

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94 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:1300:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:916:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.4 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14000:1
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3500 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±3°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs120 kHz0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs50 kHz0.1 kHz
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3500 ANSI lumens
Projection distanceKnown for one1 - 11.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one30 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W250 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.35:1
Digital zoomDiffers2x1.35x
Throw ratioDiffers1.86 - 2.04:10.28:1
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 capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
HD-ReadyKnown 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) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232RS-232C
AC (power) inYesYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers30 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs26 dB29 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingWall
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W373 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg5.9 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source367 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source149 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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