Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs Dell P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black

34specifications compared
15differ
19identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3200 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:20000:1
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2200:1
Projection distance
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.2 - 11.8 m
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.2 - 10 m
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:10000 h
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:6000 h
Focal length range
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.85 - 24.01 mm
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:21.8 - 24 mm
Throw ratio
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.94 - 2.16:1
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.95 - 2.15:1
Full HD
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:Yes
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:No
3D
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:No
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:Yes

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Comparison of X117AH, P318S
92 specifications	A Acer Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model X117AH View product	B Dell P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model P318S View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	SVGA (800x600)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	2200:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")	698.5 - 6411 mm (27.5 - 252.4")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 11.8 m	1.2 - 10 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	24 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000:1
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power	195 W	195 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.85 - 24.01 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.41 - 2.53	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 ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.94 - 2.16:1	1.95 - 2.15:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	31 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Presentation
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	235 W	245 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	195 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 230 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 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 supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.4 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	314.4 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	223.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Relative humidityKnown for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbsKnown for one	1 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	2 W
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85286200

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