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Acer S1286H vs Optoma HD29HST

What S1286H does better (4) and where HD29HST wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acer S1286H
Acer · 2018S1286H
5.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$440
vs
Optoma HD29HST
Optoma · 2020HD29HST
7.8Score
6 advantages
Higher score
6.1Picture5.0
4.4Noise, lifetime & portability9.0

Why is S1286H better than HD29HST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 10 W+60%
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Power consumption270 W vs 285 W+6%

Why is HD29HST better than S1286H?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+14%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 50,000:12.5×
  3. Fan noise32 dB vs 26 dB+23%
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Audio outputNo · S1286H: Yes
  6. Weight3.1 kg vs 3 kg+3%
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)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:150,000:1
HDR support—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.49:1
Throw type—Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—1.08 m
Smallest image size—36″
Largest image size—307″
Lens shift—None
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption270 W285 W
Light source life5,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)6,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight3.1 kg3 kg
Width—316 mm
Height—108 mm
Depth—244 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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