Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White vs NEC P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 16identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:3800 ANSI lumens
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:WSVGA (1024x576)
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:20000:1
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:4:3
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:1 - 11.9 m
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.8 - 14.5 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:3040 ANSI lumens
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:30°
  • Service life of light source
    • Essential X1278H 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WSVGA (1024x576) 3D White:3000 h
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h

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Comparison of X1278H, P502W
92 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersWSVGA (1024x576)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11.9 m0.8 - 14.5 m
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs3040 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
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°30°
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 source762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25°
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h5000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMUHP
Lamp powerDiffers260 W375 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
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 ratioDiffers1.1:11.7:1
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers1.1x1.7x
Throw ratioKnown for one1.95 - 2.15:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceErP, RoHs
Multimediaidentical
RMS rated powerKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLarge venue projector
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W366 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs260 W305 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source445 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg5.2 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source362 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source302 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source129 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Other features1 differ
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200

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