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Acer X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In vs Canon LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 20identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:3800 ANSI lumens
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:XGA (1024x768)
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:20000:1
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3750:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:4:3
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:16:9
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:1 - 11.9 m
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.45 - 5.82 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:3040 ANSI lumens
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Uniformity
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In:90%
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:75%

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Comparison of X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y Carry-In, MW500
88 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:13750:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:916:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11.9 m1.45 - 5.82 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs3040 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
UniformityDiffers90%75%
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 cm (0.65")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one24 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h2500 h
Lamp powerDiffers260 W370 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers22.08 - 24.28 mm15.75 - 25.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.715.75 - 25.1
Throw ratioDiffers1.95 - 2.15:11.12 - 1.8:1
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52.5 - 57.5%
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6x
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Presentation, sRGB
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB35 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W500 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs260 W400 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg5.4 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm465 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm261 mm
HeightDiffers105 mm112 mm
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RS-232CKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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