Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs Epson BrightLink 697Ui

45specifications compared
29differ
16identical
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 697Ui:4400 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:DLP
- BrightLink 697Ui:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
- BrightLink 697Ui:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3
- BrightLink 697Ui: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 697Ui:1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- BrightLink 697Ui:±3°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:6000 h
- BrightLink 697Ui:10000 h
Lamp type
- Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:OSRAM
- BrightLink 697Ui:UHE

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Comparison of X1173, BrightLink 697Ui
90 specifications	A Acer Essential X1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model X1173 View product	B Epson BrightLink 697Ui View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	4400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 11.3 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
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
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	±3°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	50 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000:1
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±3°
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	300 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
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
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.35:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.86 - 2.04:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 mm
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
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	30 dB
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Wall
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	477 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.22 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	8.16 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	474.9 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	447.1 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	129.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC, USB
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 W

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