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Dell 1220 vs Optoma S331

12.4 in
3.4 in
Dell 1220 Projector
Dell 1220
11.73 in
3.8 in
Optoma S331 Projector
Optoma S331
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If your small business needs a projector for basic data presentations, the budget-priced SVGA Dell 1220 Projector is a solid choice.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs12
USByesyes
USB 2.011
VGA inyesyes
AC (power) inputyesyes

Design

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Portableyesyes
Colour of productBlackBlack
Built-in displaynono
Cable lock slotyesyes

Technical details

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Noise level< 34< 29
Noise level (economic mode)31.0 dB29.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 800 - 85

Dimensions

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Width12.4 in11.73 in
Height3.4 in3.8 in
Depth8.8 in9.06 in
Weight5.29 lb4.78 lb

Optics

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Focal length range (f-f)21.8 - 2421.85 - 24.01
Throw ratio1.95 - 2.151.94 - 2.16
Optical zoom1.1 x1.1 x
FocusManualManual
Aperture range (F-F)2.41 - 2.552.4 - 2.53
Zoom typeManualManual
Projection distance1.2 - 101 - 12
Matrix size0.550.55
Offset115.0 %115.0 %

Lighting

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Type of lampOSRAMBulb
Lamp life max (normal)5000.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h10000.0 h
Bulb power190.0 W195.0 W

Image

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Screen size compatibility27.5 - 252.427.78 - 304.4
Resolution800 x 600 px800 x 600 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Aspect ratio4:3
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2700.0 lm3200.0 lm
Contrast ratio2200:122000:1
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Vertical synchronization (max)119.9 kHz0.09 kHz

Features

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Handheld remote controlyesyes

Communication

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesno
HDRnono
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • NTSC 3.58
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC M
  • PAL
  • PAL 4.43
  • PAL B
  • PAL D
  • PAL G
  • PAL H
  • PAL I
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • SECAM
  • SECAM 4.25/4.4
  • SECAM B
  • SECAM D
  • SECAM G
  • SECAM K
  • SECAM K1
  • SECAM L
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL

Audio features

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power2.0 W2.0 W

Power

Dell 1220Dell 1220
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Power consumption (typical)230.0 W225.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

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