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Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White vs Canon LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 13identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 3800 ANSI lumens
    • 5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • WSVGA (1024x576)
    • WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 20000:1
    • 2500:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 4:3
    • 16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 4:3, 16:9
    • 16:10
  • Projection distance
    • 1 - 11.9 m
    • 1.38 - 5.45 m
  • Uniformity
    • 90%
    • 75%
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • -40 - 40°
    • -30 - 30°

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Acer

Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White

Model X1278H

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B

Canon

LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White

Model LX-MU500

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Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWSVGA (1024x576)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:12500:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:916:10
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11.9 m1.38 - 5.45 m
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one3040 ANSI lumens
UniformityDiffers90%75%
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one24 kHz
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.7 cm (0.67")
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h2500 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAM
Lamp powerDiffers260 W370 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers22.08 - 24.28 mm2.45 - 3.07 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.715.75 - 25.1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneManual
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1
Digital zoomKnown for one2x
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1x
Throw ratioKnown for one1.95 - 2.15:1
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one50 - 55%
MagnificationKnown for one1.6x
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersYesNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video colour modesKnown for onePresentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-size
HDBaseT portKnown for oneYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232C
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB35 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYes
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W20 W
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W500 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs260 W400 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg5.4 kg
WidthKnown for one465 mm
DepthKnown for one261 mm
HeightKnown for one112 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 portsDiffers02
RS-232CKnown for oneYes

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