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Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White vs BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 15identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White 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 Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White has 5 dB more noise level (economic mode) than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (29 dB vs 24 dB). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 0.5 kg more weight than the Acer HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White (3.4 kg vs 2.9 kg). 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 HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White, WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black.

  • Projector native resolution
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Vertical scan range
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:24 - 240 Hz
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:+/- 30°
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
  • Full HD
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:No
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Yes
  • Noise level (economic mode)
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:29 dB
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:24 dB
  • Market positioning
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Home cinema
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Business
  • Product colour
    • HL1820 DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:White
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Black

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Comparison of HL1820, LW830ST
69 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 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 sourceidentical
Light source typeLaserLaser
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)30000 h30000 h
Lens systemidentical
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFixed
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.521
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source112%
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1:1.62Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DYesYes
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 one1Unknown — 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
Features1 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB24 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP6X
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
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw projector
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaBusiness
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
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
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers286 mm279.2 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm229.3 mm
HeightDiffers115.5 mm120.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIPower
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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