Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White vs Acer X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In

56specifications compared
12differ
44identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:WSVGA (1024x576)
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:4:3
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Projection distance
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:1 - 11.9 m
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:1 - 9.6 m
Vertical synchronization (max)
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:120 kHz
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:24 kHz
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:0.024 kHz
Focal length range
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:22.08 - 24.28 mm
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:20.99 - 25.61 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:2.5 - 2.7
- X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In:2.59 - 2.86

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Comparison of X1278H, X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In
80 specifications	A Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White Model X1278H View product	B Acer X1378WH + 3Y Carry-In View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightness	3800 ANSI lumens	3800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WSVGA (1024x576)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	20000:1	20000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.9 m	1 - 9.6 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3040 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs	120 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	24 kHz	0.024 kHz
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	3000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	4000 h	4000 h
Lamp type	OSRAM	OSRAM
Lamp power	260 W	260 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	22.08 - 24.28 mm	20.99 - 25.61 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 2.7	2.59 - 2.86
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoom	2x	2x
Optical zoomDiffers	1.1x	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.95 - 2.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
3D Ready	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1280 x 800, 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	32 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	30 dB	30 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	5 W	5 W
Design1 differ
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	330 W	330 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	260 W	260 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source

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