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Acer X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y On site 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 On site: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 On site:XGA (1024x768)
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y On site:20000:1
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3750:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y On site:4:3
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y On site:16:9
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y On site: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 On site:3040 ANSI lumens
    • LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Uniformity
    • X1278H+Warranty Ext 3Y On site: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 On site, MW500
88 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
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
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h2500 h
Lamp powerDiffers260 W370 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers22.08 - 24.28 mm15.75 - 25.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.715.75 - 25.1
Digital zoom2x2x
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
Full HDNoNo
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inYesYes
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
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB35 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
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 voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
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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