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Acer S1286H vs BenQ TH550

What S1286H does better (4) and where TH550 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer S1286H
Acer · 2018S1286H
5.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$440
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BenQ TH550
BenQ · 2018TH550
4.2Score
4 advantages
6.1Picture4.1
4.4Noise, lifetime & portability5.0

Why is S1286H better than TH550?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 2 W8×
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%

Why is TH550 better than S1286H?

  1. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  2. Audio outputNo · S1286H: Yes
  3. Weight3.1 kg vs 2.3 kg+35%
  4. Power consumption270 W vs 260 W+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer S1286HAcer S1286H≈ US$4405.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Lamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:120,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.96:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—2.15:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—4.34 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.1×
Lens shift—None
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W2 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption270 W260 W
Light source life5,000 h5,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)6,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB29 dB
Weight3.1 kg2.3 kg
Width—296 mm
Height—120 mm
Depth—221 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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