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Basic X138WHP vs Essential X1228HN

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Basic X138WHP
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Basic X138WHP
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Essential X1228HN
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Basic X138WHP
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    Choose the Essential X1228HN if
    • Brighter screen outdoors (4,800 vs 4,000 nits peak)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Why pick theBasic X138WHP0 wins
    No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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    Why pick theEssential X1228HN1 win
    +20%Brighter screen outdoors4,800 vs 4,000 nits peak
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    Display6 differences
    Brightness
    4000 ANSI lumens
    4800 ANSI lumens
    Resolution
    WXGA (1280x800)
    XGA (1024x768)
    Native aspect ratio
    16:10
    4:3
    Projector brightness
    4000 ANSI lumens
    4800 ANSI lumens
    Projector native resolution
    WXGA (1280x800)
    XGA (1024x768)
    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
    Design
    Weight
    2800 g
    2800 g
    Connectivity3 differences
    Supported aspect ratios
    4:3, 16:10, 16:9
    16:9
    Supported graphics resolutions
    1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
    1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
    VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    2
    1
    General3 differences
    Focal length range
    21.85 - 24 mm
    21.85 - 24.01 mm
    Lamps quantity
    1 lamp(s)
    1 lamp(s)
    Projection modes
    Ceiling, Front, Rear
    Front, Rear, Ceiling
    RMS rated power
    3 W
    3 W
    Throw ratio
    1.54 to 1.72 (1524 mm @ 2000 mm)
    1.94 - 2.16
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