Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs Viewsonic PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White

34specifications compared
16differ
18identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:3500 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibility
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.2 - 11.8 m
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:1.1 - 13 m
Horizontal scan range
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:15 - 100 kHz
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:24 - 120 Hz
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:5000 h
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:10000 h
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:15000 h
Lamp power
- Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:195 W
- PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White:190 W

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Comparison of X117AH, PA502S
93 specifications	A Acer Essential X117AH Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model X117AH View product	B Viewsonic PA502S data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black, White Model PA502S View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	SVGA (800x600)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 11.8 m	1.1 - 13 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 100 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	22000:1
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	15000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	195 W	190 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.85 - 24.01 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.41 - 2.53	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
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 zoom	1.1x	1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.94 - 2.16:1	1.97 - 2.17:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	31 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
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 displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	235 W	240 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
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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 1499 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.1 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	122.7 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	209.8 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	316 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 kg
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
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	1
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	No

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