Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Dell S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 33identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4100 ANSI lumens
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2000:1
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2300:1
  • Projection distance
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.2 - 10 m
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.49 - 0.65 m
  • Service life of light source
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2000 h
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2500 h
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 h
  • Lamp power
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:300 W
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:280 W
  • Focal length range
    • 4220 data projector 4100 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 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 4220, S500wi
93 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4100 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:12300:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers782.3 - 7797.8 mm (30.8 - 307")1955.8 - 2540 mm (77 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers1.2 - 10 m0.49 - 0.65 m
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Uniformity80%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 sourceDiffers2000 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs2500 h3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers300 W280 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 21.8 mm4.415 - 87.2 mm
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3:1
OffsetKnown for one115%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, NTSC J, NTSC M, 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 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-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 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
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Audio (L/R) in11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-BMini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — 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)
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
RMS rated power10 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra short throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs375 W345 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)10 W10 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg7.08 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm326.8 mm
DepthDiffers247.8 mm420.5 mm
HeightDiffers110 mm191 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB, VGAAC, USB, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Audio inputKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one286 x 247.8 x 110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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