Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White vs Canon LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

41specifications compared
23differ
18identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:3800 ANSI lumens
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:WSVGA (1024x576)
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:20000:1
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:10000:1
Projection distance
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:1 - 11.9 m
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.74 - 1.49 m
Uniformity
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:90%
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:80%
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:±15°
Service life of light source
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:3000 h
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:4000 h
- LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:6000 h

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Comparison of X1278H, X310ST
87 specifications	A Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White Model X1278H View product	B Canon LV X310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model X310ST View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3800 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WSVGA (1024x576)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	10000:1
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.9 m	0.74 - 1.49 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
UniformityDiffers	90%	80%
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°
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	1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±15°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	260 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
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 ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.95 - 2.15:1	0.61:1
Video2 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 resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	10 W
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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