Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black vs Epson PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

38specifications compared
26differ
12identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:DLP
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:16:10
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
Light source type
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:LED
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Lamp
Service life of light source
- M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:20000 h
- PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:6000 h

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Comparison of M318WL, X41+
83 specifications	A Dell M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black Model M318WL View product	B Epson PowerLite X41+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X41+ View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	500 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.97 - 2.58 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	10000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	LED	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2 - 2	1.49 - 1.72
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
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	14.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.5:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HD	No	No
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	36 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Front, Rear
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	52 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	52 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	360 g	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	105.3 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	36.5 mm	77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, 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, Win	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Ma	Unknown — not stated by the source

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