Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White vs Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White

36specifications compared
7differ
29identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
Supported aspect ratios
- HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:16:9, 4:3
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
Projection distance
- HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:0.9 - 4.6 m
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 7.5 m
Vertical scan range
- HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:24 - 240 Hz
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:24 - 120 Hz
Full HD
- HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:No
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Yes
Audio (L/R) in
- HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:1
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:0
Power source
- HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:AC
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DC

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Comparison of HL1820, PL2520pi
54 specifications	A Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White Model HL1820 View product	B Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model PL2520pi View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	UHD 4K (3840x2160)	1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9, 4:3	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceDiffers	0.9 - 4.6 m	1 - 7.5 m
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan range	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 240 Hz	24 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal	+/- 30°	+/- 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	+/- 30°	+/- 30°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	30000 h	30000 h
Light source typeKnown for one	Laser	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 21.61 mm
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.12 - 1.47:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	132%
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1:1.62	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
Projection modes	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	15 W	15 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Home cinema	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.9 kg	2.9 kg
Width	286 mm	286 mm
Depth	216 mm	216 mm
Height	115.5 mm	115.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	HDMI	HDMI
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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