Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White vs Canon LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:3800 ANSI lumens
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3100 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:WSVGA (1024x576)
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:20000:1
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:10000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:4:3
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:1 - 11.9 m
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.74 - 1.26 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-15 - 15°
  • Service life of light source
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:3000 h
    • LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h

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Comparison of X1278H, WX310ST
87 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWSVGA (1024x576)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:110000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:916:10
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11.9 m0.74 - 1.26 m
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one3040 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one90%Unknown — 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
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-15 - 15°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one24 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 15°
Light source4 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h6000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMSHP
Lamp powerDiffers260 W210 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for one22.08 - 24.28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.5 - 2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.95 - 2.15:1Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) out11
AC (power) inYesYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W350 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs260 W240 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.8 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source282 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source267.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source117.9 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersYesNo
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers01

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