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P1255 vs XL2530

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P1255
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XL2530
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The short verdict

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P1255
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XL2530
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Choose the P1255 if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,400 vs 2,900 g)
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Choose the XL2530 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 theP12551 win
−500 gLighter in the hand2,400 vs 2,900 g
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Why pick theXL25301 win
+20%Brighter screen outdoors4,800 vs 4,000 nits peak
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Display8 differences
Brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
4800 ANSI lumens
Resolution
XGA (1024x768)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
20000:1
50000:1
Native aspect ratio
4:3
16:9
Projector brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
4800 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)
3200 ANSI lumens
3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
XGA (1024x768)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
52.3 - 635 mm (2.06 - 25")
685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
Performance1 difference
Noise level
34 dB
26 dB
Camera1 difference
Aperture range (F-F)
2.59 - 2.87
2.5 - 2.67
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
260 W
210 W
Design5 differences
Weight
2400 g
2900 g
Depth
220 mm
216 mm
Height
105.1 mm
115.5 mm
Number of colours
1.073 billion colours
1.07 billion colours
Width
299.5 mm
286 mm
Connectivity1 difference
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
Hdmi Version
1.4a
1.4b
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
Audio1 difference
Projection distance
1 - 9.2 m
1 - 9.8 m
General7 differences
Focal length range
16.88 - 21.88 mm
21.86 - 24 mm
Full HD
No
Yes
Lamps quantity
1 lamp(s)
1 lamp(s)
Noise level (economic mode)
29 dB
26 dB
Package depth
297 mm
158 mm
Package height
155 mm
280 mm
Projection modes
Ceiling, Front, Rear
Ceiling, Front
RMS rated power
10 W
15 W
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