Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell 1550 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Dell 1650 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black

55specifications compared
7differ
48identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- 1550 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- 1650 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- 1550 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- 1650 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:16:10
Uniformity
- 1550 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:85%
- 1650 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:80%
Throw ratio
- 1550 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.6 - 1.92:1
- 1650 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:1.28 -1.536
HDMI version
- 1550 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.4a
- 1650 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:1.4

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Comparison of 1550, 1650
78 specifications	A Dell 1550 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model 1550 View product	B Dell 1650 data projector Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black Model 1650 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	3800 ANSI lumens	3800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	2200:1	2200:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	779.8 - 7810.5 mm (30.7 - 307.5")	919.5 - 9212.6 mm (36.2 - 362.7")
Projection distance	1.2 - 10 m	1.2 - 10 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	10000:1	10000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
UniformityDiffers	85%	80%
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	3000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp power	260 W	260 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.66 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.6 - 1.92:1	1.28 -1.536
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL BG, PAL D, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K, SECAM K1, SECAM L	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4a	1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	32 dB	32 dB
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Front
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Presentation	Presentation
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	315 W	315 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 - 230 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	3.5 kg	3.5 kg
Width	320 mm	320 mm
Depth	250 mm	250 mm
Height	95 mm	95 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85286200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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