Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Epson EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600)

18specifications compared
13differ
5identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2300 ANSI lumens
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):1800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:DLP
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):LCD
Projector native resolution
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):SVGA (800x600)
Horizontal scan range
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:31.5 - 100 kHz
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):15 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan range
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:56 - 85 Hz
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):50 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2000 h
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):3000 h
Lamp type
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:UHP
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):UHE
Lamp power
- XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:200 W
- EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600):170 W

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Comparison of XD1270D, EMP-S42
49 specifications	A Acer XD1270D Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model XD1270D View product	B Epson EMP-S42 1800 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Model EMP-S42 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2300 ANSI lumens	1800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SVGA (800x600)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 100 kHz	15 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 85 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	3000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHP	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	170 W
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	36 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	253 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	14 W	5 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.17 kg	2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	230 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	238 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital keystone correctionKnown for one	+/-16°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	247 x 327 x 87 mm
Lamp-door protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Composite S-Video RGB USB 2x RCA
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD

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