Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White vs BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (2 vs 1). The Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 1 more audio (L/R) in than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (1 vs 0). The Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 1 dB more noise level (economic mode) than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (29 dB vs 28 dB). Projector native resolution: UHD 4K (3840x2160) on the Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White, WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White. Native aspect ratio: 16:9 on the Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White, 16:10 on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White.

  • Projector native resolution
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:16:9
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
  • Horizontal scan range
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:15 - 135 kHz
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 130 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:24 - 240 Hz
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Light source type
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
  • Zoom ratio
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:1:1.62
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.1:1

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Comparison of HL1820, LW555C
78 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersUHD 4K (3840x2160)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 135 kHz15 - 130 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers24 - 240 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Colour gamutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92%
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers+/- 30°-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers+/- 30°-40 - 40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9, 4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one0.9 - 4.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLED
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)30000 h30000 h
Lens system1 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers1:1.621.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55-1.7
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDNoNo
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in00
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power15 W15 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaBusiness
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 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
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm303.5 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm224.6 mm
HeightDiffers115.5 mm112.4 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIPower
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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