Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black vs Dell S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 20identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:900 ANSI lumens
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:3100 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:700:1
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:2200:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
  • Projection distance
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:0.91 - 2.4 m
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:0.517 - 0.759 m
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:10000:1
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:8000:1
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:-40 - 40°
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:- 20 - 20°
  • Light source type
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:LED
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • M900HD 900 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x800) Black:30000 h
    • S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h

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Comparison of M900HD, S520
88 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers900 ANSI lumens3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs700:12200:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers0.91 - 2.4 m0.517 - 0.759 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs10000:18000:1
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85%
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°- 20 - 20°
Projection technologyKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers30000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4500 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Throw ratioDiffers1.4:10.35:1
OffsetDiffers105%125%
Zoom ratioKnown for oneFixedUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HDNoNo
Supported video modesDiffers1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers03
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AMini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacity2 GB2 GB
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise level36 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs34 dB32 dB
HDCPYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUser
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneDRCHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W20 W
Document formats supportedKnown for oneDOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, XLS, XLSXUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs142 W345 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs106 W285 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.59 kg8.5 kg
WidthDiffers232 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers164 mm367 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm231 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB, VGA
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for oneProductUnknown — not stated by the source

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