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Essential XL1520 vs P1255

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Essential XL1520
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The short verdict

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Essential XL1520
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P1255
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Essential XL1520
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    Choose the P1255 if
    • Brighter screen outdoors (4,000 vs 3,100 nits peak)
    • Lighter in the hand (2,400 vs 3,900 g)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Why pick theEssential XL15200 wins
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    Why pick theP12552 wins
    +29%Brighter screen outdoors4,000 vs 3,100 nits peak
    −1,500 gLighter in the hand2,400 vs 3,900 g
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    Display6 differences
    Brightness
    3100 ANSI lumens
    4000 ANSI lumens
    Resolution
    1080p (1920x1080)
    XGA (1024x768)
    Contrast ratio (typical)
    2000000:1
    20000:1
    Native aspect ratio
    16:9
    4:3
    Projector brightness
    3100 ANSI lumens
    4000 ANSI lumens
    Projector native resolution
    1080p (1920x1080)
    XGA (1024x768)
    Camera1 difference
    Aperture range (F-F)
    2.5 - 2.67
    2.59 - 2.87
    Battery & charging1 difference
    Sleep power
    0.5 W
    0.5 W
    Power consumption (typical)
    145 W
    260 W
    Design5 differences
    Weight
    3900 g
    2400 g
    Depth
    265 mm
    220 mm
    Height
    119 mm
    105.1 mm
    Number of colours
    1.07 billion colours
    1.073 billion colours
    Width
    337 mm
    299.5 mm
    Connectivity1 difference
    USB 2.0 ports quantity
    1
    1
    VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    2
    1
    Audio1 difference
    Projection distance
    1 - 8.3 m
    1 - 9.2 m
    General7 differences
    3D
    Yes
    No
    Focal length range
    12.81 - 16.74 mm
    16.88 - 21.88 mm
    Full HD
    Yes
    No
    Keystone correction, vertical
    -30 - 30°
    -40 - 40°
    Lamps quantity
    1 lamp(s)
    1 lamp(s)
    Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)
    No
    Yes
    RMS rated power
    3 W
    10 W
    Throw ratio
    1.48 - 1.62
    1.51 - 1.97:1
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