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

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	A Dell 1610HD Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model 1610HD View product	B Dell S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model S500wi View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2100:1	2300:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	922 - 9194.8 mm (36.3 - 362")	1955.8 - 2540 mm (77 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 10 m	0.49 - 0.65 m
UniformityDiffers	85%	80%
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	225 W	280 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 21.8 mm	4.415 - 87.2 mm
Throw ratioDiffers	1.28 -1.536	0.3:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.4 - 2.66	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, 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 L	NTSC, 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
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 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)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Features1 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	32 dB	31 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	287 W	345 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	15 W	10 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	219 W	320 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	287 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.36 kg	7.08 kg
WidthDiffers	296.5 mm	326.8 mm
DepthDiffers	202 mm	420.5 mm
HeightDiffers	87.9 mm	191 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, USB, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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