Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

36specifications compared
20differ
16identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). The Acer Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). The Acer Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 1 more USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (2 vs 1). Only the Acer Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the Acer Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

Projection technology
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
Supported aspect ratios
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9, 4:3
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:20000 h
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:30000 h
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
Focus
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Auto/Manual
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Manual
Focal length range
- Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:21.86 - 24 mm
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of XL2521i, 980
77 specifications	A Acer Vero XL2521i Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model XL2521i View product	B Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightness	4000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9, 4:3	16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	18.3 - 193.5 mm (0.72 - 7.62")	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	+/- 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	+/- 30°	-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 9.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 135 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	24 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusDiffers	Auto/Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.86 - 24 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.48 - 1.62:1	1.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one	132%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Designidentical
Market positioning	Home cinema	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	286 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	281.9 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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