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Dell S500 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Dell S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 22identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • S500 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
  • Composite video in
    • S500 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • S500 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • S500 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
    • S500wi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Yes

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Comparison of S500, S500wi
82 specifications
Projectoridentical
Projector brightness3200 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)2300:12300:1
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 compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1955.8 - 2540 mm (77 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.49 - 0.65 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Uniformity80%80%
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-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 sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)3000 h3000 h
Lamp power280 W280 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.415 - 87.2 mm
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, 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 modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra short throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 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 & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.08 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source326.8 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source191 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, USB, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one327 x 421 x 190.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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