Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Acer X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

40specifications compared
19differ
21identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
Projection distance
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1 - 11.8 m
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1 - 9.3 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:-40 - 40°
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:-+30°
Service life of light source
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:6000 h
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:7000 h
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:10000 h
Lamp type
- Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:OSRAM
- X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:UHP

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Comparison of X1226AH, X1525i
74 specifications	A Acer Essential X1226AH Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model X1226AH View product	B Acer X1525i Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model X1525i View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)	20000:1	20000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	584.2 - 7620 mm (23 - 300")	1021.1 - 7620 mm (40.2 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.8 m	1 - 9.3 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2800 ANSI lumens
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-+30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-+30°
Vertical synchronization (max)	0.12 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)	0.024 kHz	0.024 kHz
Light source4 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	7000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.85 - 24.01 mm	20.4 - 24.48 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.41 - 2.53	2.47 - 2.62
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.94 to 2.16	1.37 - 1.66:1
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputsKnown 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
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 dB
Projection modes	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Mac PC Windows PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Ceiling	Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	205 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	244 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	108 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	420 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	148 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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

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