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Acer C250i vs Optoma ML1050ST+

What C250i does better (0) and where ML1050ST+ wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acer C250i
Acer · 2020C250i
0 advantages≈ US$80
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Optoma ML1050ST+
Optoma · 2019ML1050ST+
8.6Score
3 advantages
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Why is C250i better than ML1050ST+?

C250i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ML1050ST+ better than C250i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm vs 1,000 lm3.3×
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 22 dB+27%
  3. Weight0.78 kg vs 0.42 kg+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer C250iAcer C250i≈ US$80
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Resolution (on screen)—1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution—1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
HDR support—No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:10.8:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m1.77 m
Largest image size—100″
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—Yes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption—77 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB22 dB
Weight0.78 kg0.42 kg
Width—112 mm
Height—57 mm
Depth—123 mm
Colours—White
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