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Dell 1850

3,000lumens
1920×1080native
1.48–1.62throw ratio
2.8 kgweight

The Dell 1850 is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 3,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a 220w uhp bulb light source rated for 3,500 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.48–1.62:1. Released January 2016.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.48–1.62:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m3.0–3.2 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m4.4–4.9 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m5.9–6.5 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m7.4–8.1 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m8.9–9.7 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m11.8–13.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m14.8–16.2 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m17.8–19.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m22.2–24.3 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m29.6–32.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m37.0–40.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m44.4–48.6 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)267 m²21.8 × 12.2 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)53 m²9.7 × 5.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)18 m²5.6 × 3.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)9 m²4.0 × 2.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²3.1 × 1.7 m

Full specifications

3D ModesPC 3D Ready
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Audible Noise35 dB / 32 dB (Eco)
Brightness3,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing10-bit
Connection PanelAudio In: Mini Jack Audio Out: Mini Jack Composite: RCA HDMI 1.4a USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin VGA Out: Dsub-15pin
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1080
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesPC 3D Ready
Image Size33.15" - 305.13"
Included Lens1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts Mono
Lamp Model725-BBDO / 725-BBCU Buy 725-BBDO Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source220W UHP bulb
Light Source Life3,500 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$749 (USD)
Power275 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-9" and 11'-9" from the screen.
Projector Size3.45" x 12.38" x 8.80" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJanuary 2016
Resolution1920x1080
StatusDiscontinued Jul 2018
Throw Distance3.9' - 32.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.48:1 - 1.62:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Warranty2 Years
Weight6.2 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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