Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Dell S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 42identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3500 ANSI lumens
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2100:1
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2300:1
  • Projection distance
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.2 - 10 m
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.49 - 0.65 m
  • Uniformity
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:85%
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:80%
  • Service life of light source
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000 h
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 h
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 h
  • Lamp power
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:225 W
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:280 W
  • Focal length range
    • 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:18.2 - 21.8 mm
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4.415 - 87.2 mm

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Comparison of 1610HD, S500wi
88 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2100:12300:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratios16:9, 16:1016:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers922 - 9194.8 mm (36.3 - 362")1955.8 - 2540 mm (77 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers1.2 - 10 m0.49 - 0.65 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
UniformityDiffers85%80%
Keystone correction, vertical-35 - 40°-35 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 cm (0.65")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMD
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers225 W280 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 21.8 mm4.415 - 87.2 mm
Throw ratioDiffers1.28 -1.5360.3:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.4 - 2.66Unknown — 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 one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, NTSC J, NTSC M, PAL, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL L, PAL M, PAL N, PAL Nc, SECAM, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM LNTSC, NTSC 4.43, NTSC J, PAL, PAL 60, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, PAL Nc, SECAM, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.31.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Audio (L/R) in11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs32 dB31 dB
HDCPYesYes
Noise levelKnown for one35 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers8 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs287 W345 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs15 W10 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs219 W320 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one287 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Busines
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.36 kg7.08 kg
WidthDiffers296.5 mm326.8 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm420.5 mm
HeightDiffers87.9 mm191 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, USB, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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