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Essential P5535 vs P1255

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Essential P5535
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The short verdict

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Essential P5535
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P1255
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Choose the Essential P5535 if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (4,500 vs 4,000 nits peak)
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Choose the P1255 if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,400 vs 2,650 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theEssential P55351 win
+13%Brighter screen outdoors4,500 vs 4,000 nits peak
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Why pick theP12551 win
−250 gLighter in the hand2,400 vs 2,650 g
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Display6 differences
Brightness
4500 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
16:9
4:3
Projector brightness
4500 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")
52.3 - 635 mm (2.06 - 25")
Performance1 difference
Noise level
31 dB
34 dB
Camera1 difference
Aperture range (F-F)
2.5 - 2.782
2.59 - 2.87
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
290 W
260 W
Design5 differences
Weight
2650 g
2400 g
Depth
214 mm
220 mm
Height
103 mm
105.1 mm
Package weight
4.2 kg
3.5 kg
Width
315 mm
299.5 mm
Connectivity2 differences
HDMI ports quantity
1
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
2
1
General5 differences
3D
Yes
No
Full HD
Yes
No
Noise level (economic mode)
24 dB
29 dB
Package depth
288 mm
297 mm
Package height
255 mm
155 mm
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