Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1266 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black vs Epson PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

69specifications compared
5differ
64identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1266 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Full HD
- PowerLite 1266 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:No
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- PowerLite 1266 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:1
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
- PowerLite 1266 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:1
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:0
Depth
- PowerLite 1266 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black:251.5 mm
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:248 mm

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Comparison of 1266, 1286
77 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1266 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black Model 1266 View product	B Epson PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model 1286 View product
Projector1 differ
Projector brightness	3600 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)	15000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance	0.9 - 9 m	0.9 - 9 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	6000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	10000 h	10000 h
Lamp type	UHE	UHE
Lamp power	210 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	20.42 - 24.5 mm	20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.5 - 1.71	1.5 - 1.71
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratio	1.38 - 1.68:1	1.38 - 1.68:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutions	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Projection modes	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Home cinema	Home cinema
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	315 W	315 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	228 W	228 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	2.81 kg	2.81 kg
Width	302.3 mm	302.3 mm
DepthDiffers	251.5 mm	248 mm
Height	91.4 mm	91.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, USB, VGA	AC, USB, VGA
Carrying case	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	0	0

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