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Basic X138WHP vs Essential X118HP

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Basic X138WHP
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Basic X138WHP
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Essential X118HP
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Basic X138WHP
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      At a glance

      Key differences

      Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
      Display4 differences
      Brightness
      4000 ANSI lumens
      4000 ANSI lumens
      Resolution
      WXGA (1280x800)
      SVGA (800x600)
      Native aspect ratio
      16:10
      4:3
      Projector brightness
      4000 ANSI lumens
      4000 ANSI lumens
      Projector native resolution
      WXGA (1280x800)
      SVGA (800x600)
      Screen size compatibility
      685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
      584.2 - 7620 mm (23 - 300")
      Camera1 difference
      Aperture range (F-F)
      21.85 - 24
      2.41 - 2.53
      Battery & charging
      Power consumption (typical)
      275 W
      275 W
      Design3 differences
      Weight
      2800 g
      2800 g
      Colors
      Black
      White
      Number of colours
      1.073 billion colours
      1.07 billion colours
      Placement
      Ceiling
      Desktop, Ceiling
      Connectivity1 difference
      HDMI ports quantity
      1
      1
      Supported aspect ratios
      4:3, 16:10, 16:9
      4:3, 16:9
      USB 2.0 ports quantity
      1
      1
      Audio1 difference
      Projection distance
      1 - 10 m
      1 - 11.8 m
      General5 differences
      3D
      No
      Yes
      Focal length range
      21.85 - 24 mm
      21.85 - 24.01 mm
      Lamps quantity
      1 lamp(s)
      1 lamp(s)
      Operating temperature (T-T)
      0 - 40 °C
      0 - 40 °C
      RMS rated power
      3 W
      3 W
      Throw ratio
      1.54 to 1.72 (1524 mm @ 2000 mm)
      1.94 - 2.16
      Vertical synchronization (max)
      0.12 kHz
      120 kHz
      Vertical synchronization (min)
      0.024 kHz
      24 kHz
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