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

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	A Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White Model X1278H View product	B Canon LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model WX310ST View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3800 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WSVGA (1024x576)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.9 m	0.74 - 1.26 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-15 - 15°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	24 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 15°
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	OSRAM	SHP
Lamp powerDiffers	260 W	210 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	22.08 - 24.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.5 - 2.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.95 - 2.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DDiffers	Yes	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfacesidentical
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	10 W
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw projector
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	330 W	350 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	260 W	240 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.8 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	282 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	267.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	117.9 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1

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