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Dell 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs Samsung L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2500 ANSI lumens
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3300 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:DLP
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2200:1
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):400:1
  • Service life of light source
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3000 h
  • Focal length range
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:21.8 - 24 mm
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):18.53 - 22.18 mm
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 1210S Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:0
    • L331 3300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1

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Comparison of 1210S, L331
81 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2200:1400:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one581.7 - 7696.2 mm (22.9 - 303")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one1 - 12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-35/40 - 37/-40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 - 75 Hz
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneLampUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one5000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one190 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHP
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21.8 - 24 mm18.53 - 22.18 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.41 - 2.55Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.95 - 2.15:1Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL, PAL B, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM LNTSC, PAL
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 800 x 600 (SVGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one35 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for oneDesktop, CeilingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs225 W290 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one14 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one209 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.8 kg
WidthKnown for one286 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one192 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one90 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 x 115 x 289 mm

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