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Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black vs BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black has 1 - 240 Hz more vertical scan range than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (24 - 240 Hz vs 23 - 240 Hz). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 2% more offset than the Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black (112% vs 110%). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 5 W more RMS rated power than the Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black (15 W vs 10 W). Only the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has full HD. Projector native resolution: UHD 4K (3840x2160) on the Acer Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black.

  • Projector native resolution
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Vertical scan range
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:24 - 240 Hz
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:+/- 30°
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:+/- 30°
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
  • Light source type
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:LED
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Laser
  • Throw ratio
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:1.21 - 1.59:1
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.521
  • Offset
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:110%
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:112%
  • Full HD
    • Predator GD712 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:No
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Yes

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Comparison of GD712, LW830ST
73 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersUHD 4K (3840x2160)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan range15 - 135 kHz15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers24 - 240 Hz23 - 240 Hz
Colour gamutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source93%
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+/- 30°30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+/- 30°30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one1.6 - 8.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one75%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLaser
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)30000 h30000 h
Lens system2 differ
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFixed
Throw ratioDiffers1.21 - 1.59:10.521
OffsetDiffers110%112%
FocusKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one12.77 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantity22
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP6X
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W15 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw projector
Market positioningDiffersGamingBusiness
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm279.2 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm229.3 mm
HeightDiffers109 mm120.5 mm
Package widthKnown for one320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one232 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one109 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIPower
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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