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Essential X1629H vs P1255

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Essential X1629H
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P1255
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The short verdict

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Essential X1629H
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P1255
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Choose the Essential X1629H 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 2,600 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theEssential X1629H1 win
+13%Brighter screen outdoors4,500 vs 4,000 nits peak
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Why pick theP12551 win
−200 gLighter in the hand2,400 vs 2,600 g
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Display7 differences
Brightness
4500 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
WUXGA (1920x1200)
XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
10000:1
20000:1
Native aspect ratio
16:10
4:3
Projector brightness
4500 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
WUXGA (1920x1200)
XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
0 - 7620 mm (0 - 300")
52.3 - 635 mm (2.06 - 25")
Performance1 difference
Product type
Ceiling-mounted projector
Standard throw projector
Camera1 difference
Aperture range (F-F)
2 - 2.05
2.59 - 2.87
Battery & charging1 difference
Power consumption (typical)
300 W
260 W
Design5 differences
Weight
2600 g
2400 g
Depth
225 mm
220 mm
Height
91 mm
105.1 mm
Number of colours
1.07 billion colours
1.073 billion colours
Width
322 mm
299.5 mm
Connectivity1 difference
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
2
1
Audio1 difference
Projection distance
1 - 9.7 m
1 - 9.2 m
General3 differences
Focal length range
15.85 - 17.44 mm
16.88 - 21.88 mm
Full HD
Yes
No
RMS rated power
10 W
10 W
Throw ratio
1.5 - 1.65 (2540 mm@3.23 m)
1.51 - 1.97:1
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