Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs Epson BrightLink 696Ui

51specifications compared
37differ
14identical
45known 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 696Ui:3800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:DLP
- BrightLink 696Ui:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
- BrightLink 696Ui:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:13000:1
- BrightLink 696Ui:300:1
Native aspect ratio
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3
- BrightLink 696Ui:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
- BrightLink 696Ui: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 696Ui:1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- BrightLink 696Ui:±3°

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Comparison of X1173, BrightLink 696Ui
96 specifications	A Acer Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model X1173 View product	B Epson BrightLink 696Ui View product
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	300:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 0.4 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2700 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	±3°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 cm (0.67")
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs	120 kHz	0.24 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	50 kHz	0.192 kHz
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3800 ANSI lumens
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 11.3 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	30 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	267 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.35:1
Digital zoomDiffers	2x	1.35x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	0.27 - 0.37:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.57 - 2.65	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Video processingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232	RS-232C
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	30 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Wall
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	400 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	8.3 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	474 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	447 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 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
RS-232CKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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