Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey vs Dell S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

55specifications compared
30differ
25identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:5000 ANSI lumens
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:2000:1
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1800:1
Screen size compatibility
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:2540 - 3302 mm (100 - 130")
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distance
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:0.1 - 0.225 m
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.78 - 1.12 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:100000:1
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
Service life of light source
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:2000 h
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
Fixed focal length
- S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey:2.84 mm
- S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:7.51 mm

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Comparison of S2718QL, S518WL
85 specifications	A Dell S2718QL Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black, Grey Model S2718QL View product	B Dell S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model S518WL View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	UHD 4K (3840x2160)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	1800:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2540 - 3302 mm (100 - 130")	1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.1 - 0.225 m	0.78 - 1.12 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	100000:1	20000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Uniformity	80%	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	135 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	10°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	10°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Laser	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	20000 h
Lens system2 differ
Fixed focal lengthDiffers	2.84 mm	7.51 mm
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.52:1
OffsetDiffers	118%	115%
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported video modesKnown for one	2160p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4/2.0	1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	32 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	12 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	500 W	350 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	15 kg	5.5 kg
WidthDiffers	459 mm	386.5 mm
DepthDiffers	385 mm	303.2 mm
HeightDiffers	135 mm	115 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	s518wl
RS-232 ports	1	1
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85286200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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