Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 13identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3700 ANSI lumens
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40/40°
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:3500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Essential X137WH Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:6000 h
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:5000 h

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Comparison of X137WH, 3100
84 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3700 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:94:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one1.1 - 10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
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 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.024 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000:1
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55 cm (0.61")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 ANSI lumens
Light source4 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h5000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMUHE
Lamp powerDiffers195 W250 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.85 - 24 mm18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.41 - 2.531.51 - 1.99
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers1.1x1.6x
Throw ratioDiffers1.54 - 1.72:11.32 - 2.15:1
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DYesYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Cinema, Dynamic, Living room, Natural
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB24 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W356 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs195 W265 W
AC input voltageKnown for one120 - 230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
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 one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg6.62 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source409 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source163 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratioKnown for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of bulbsKnown for one1 bulb(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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