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Acer Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs LG PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 16identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector native resolution
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:10000:1
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:100000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:736.6 - 7620 mm (29 - 300")
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
  • Projection distance
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 9.5 m
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.016 - 1.2 m
  • Number of colours
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.073 billion colours
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-15 - 15°
  • Light source type
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Lamp
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
  • Service life of light source
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3500 h
    • PW1500G data projector Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30000 h

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Comparison of GM512, PW1500G
99 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:1100000:1
Supported aspect ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers736.6 - 7620 mm (29 - 300")635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 9.5 m1.016 - 1.2 m
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90%
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-15 - 15°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.14 cm (0.45")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMD
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one3500 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.024 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h30000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Throw ratioDiffers1.47 - 1.62:11.4:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Focal length rangeKnown for one15.59 - 17.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.1 - 2.31Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersPAL, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DYesYes
Supported video modesDiffers1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise level34 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs27 dB26 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Croatian, Czech, German, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W6 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersCeiling-mounted projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaPortable
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop, Ceiling, Tripod
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs300 W70 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 230 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one210 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.16 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230.6 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source162 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Composite
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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