Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs Epson 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 20identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3400 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:DLP
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2200:1
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.2 - 10 m
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.5 - 1.2 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40 - 40°
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-7 - 7°

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Comparison of 1220, 536Wi
104 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2200:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers698.5 - 6411 mm (27.5 - 252.4")1346.2 - 2946.4 mm (53 - 116")
Projection distanceDiffers1.2 - 10 m0.5 - 1.2 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.5 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1.2 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1900 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3400 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 5 - 5°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-7 - 7°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.4 cm (0.55")1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3400 ANSI lumens
UniformityKnown for one85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h10000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMUHE
Lamp powerDiffers190 W215 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.8 - 24 mm6.4 - 6.4 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.41 - 2.551.60 - 1.60
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.95 - 2.15:10.48 - 0.65:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one115%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL, PAL 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM 4.25/4.4, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM LNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA)1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers02
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers02
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — 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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs31 dB29 dB
2D/3D frequency imageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W16 W
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPresentationShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W344 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.28 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source254 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one195 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.86 kg
WidthDiffers314.4 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers223.5 mm297 mm
HeightDiffers87.6 mm104 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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