Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs Epson PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White

35specifications compared
20differ
15identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3200 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Service life of light source
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4000 h
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:6000 h
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:10000 h
Focal length range
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:22.04 - 24.14 mm
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
Full HD
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:Yes
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:2
Audio (L/R) in
- X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2
- PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White:1

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Comparison of X1185, X29
81 specifications	A Acer X1185 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model X1185 View product	B Epson PowerLite X29 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens XGA (1024x768) White Model X29 View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	DLP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 11.9 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	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8300:1
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	22.04 - 24.14 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	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 ratioKnown for one	1.96 - 2.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
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 integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	5 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	253 W	273 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	196 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	204 W
Softwareidentical
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	308 mm	87 mm
DepthDiffers	211 mm	297 mm
HeightDiffers	86 mm	244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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