Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs Dell S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

50specifications compared
28differ
22identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2200:1
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1800:1
Native aspect ratio
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:9
Projection distance
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.2 - 10 m
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.78 - 1.12 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:10000:1
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
Light source type
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:Lamp
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Laser
Service life of light source
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:5000 h
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
Throw ratio
- P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.95 - 2.15:1
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.52:1

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Comparison of P318S, S518WL
83 specifications	A Dell P318S Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model P318S View product	B Dell S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model S518WL View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightness	3200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2200:1	1800:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	698.5 - 6411 mm (27.5 - 252.4")	1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 10 m	0.78 - 1.12 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	10000:1	20000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80%
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
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
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	195 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.51 mm
Throw ratioDiffers	1.95 - 2.15:1	0.52:1
Offset	115%	115%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.8 - 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4a	1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	32 dB
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	20 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	245 W	350 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	200 W	220 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	5.5 kg
WidthDiffers	314.4 mm	386.5 mm
DepthDiffers	223.5 mm	303.2 mm
HeightDiffers	87.6 mm	115 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	s518wl
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85286200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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