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Essential P1557Ki vs P1255

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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Essential P1557Ki
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P1255
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The short verdict

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Essential P1557Ki
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P1255
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Choose the Essential P1557Ki 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 2,900 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theEssential P1557Ki1 win
+13%Brighter screen outdoors4,500 vs 4,000 nits peak
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Why pick theP12551 win
−500 gLighter in the hand2,400 vs 2,900 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display6 differences
Brightness
4500 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
10000:1
20000:1
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")
Battery & charging1 difference
Power consumption (typical)
309 W
260 W
Design4 differences
Weight
2900 g
2400 g
Depth
225 mm
220 mm
Height
93.8 mm
105.1 mm
Width
322 mm
299.5 mm
Connectivity
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
General2 differences
3D
Yes
No
Full HD
Yes
No
RMS rated power
10 W
10 W
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