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Epson PowerLite 1221 vs Epson PowerLite 1261W

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 57identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 1221:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite 1261W:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Projection distance
    • PowerLite 1221:0.9 - 10.8 m
    • PowerLite 1261W:-, 6
  • Throw ratio
    • PowerLite 1221:1.48 - 1.77:1
    • PowerLite 1261W:1.3 - 1.56:1
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • PowerLite 1221:1
    • PowerLite 1261W:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PowerLite 1221:238 W
    • PowerLite 1261W:283 W
  • Cables included
    • PowerLite 1221:USB, VGA
    • PowerLite 1261W:AC, USB, VGA
  • Aspect ratio
    • PowerLite 1221:4:3
    • PowerLite 1261W:16:10

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Comparison of PowerLite 1221, PowerLite 1261W
68 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness2800 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)3000:13000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Projection distanceDiffers0.9 - 10.8 m-, 6
Number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontal±30°±30°
Keystone correction, vertical±30°±30°
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)5000 h5000 h
Lamp typeUHEUHE
Lamp power200 W200 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length range16.9 - 20.28 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratio1.2:11.2:1
Digital zoom1.2x1.2x
Throw ratioDiffers1.48 - 1.77:11.3 - 1.56:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers12
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Featuresidentical
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
Plug and PlayYesYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power2 W2 W
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs238 W283 W
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W0.4 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
Width294.6 mm294.6 mm
Depth228.6 mm228.6 mm
Height78.7 mm78.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB, VGAAC, USB, VGA
Carrying caseYesYes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm
Horizontal resolution560 lines560 lines
Lens systemF = 1.58 - 1.72F = 1.58 - 1.72

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