Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Epson PowerLite X15

62specifications compared
31differ
31identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X15:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:DLP
- PowerLite X15:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2400:1
- PowerLite X15:3000:1
Supported aspect ratios
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3, 16:9
- PowerLite X15:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:965.2 - 4572 mm (38 - 180")
- PowerLite X15:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite X15:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4500 h
- PowerLite X15:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:6000 h
- PowerLite X15:5000 h

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Comparison of 1420X, PowerLite X15
98 specifications	A Dell 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model 1420X View product	B Epson PowerLite X15 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2400:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	965.2 - 4572 mm (38 - 180")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	200 W
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.18 - 21.84 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.54 - 2.73	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.64 - 1.97:1	1.48 - 1.77:1
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM 4.25/4.4, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L	NTSC, PAL
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3D	No	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inDiffers	Yes	No
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
BNC input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AV outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	305 W	283 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	234 W
AC input voltageDiffers	90 - 264 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	265 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-30 - 65 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.31 kg
WidthDiffers	290 mm	294.6 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	228.6 mm
HeightDiffers	90.8 mm	78.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	576 lines
RS-232 ports	1	1

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