Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

35specifications compared
19differ
16identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White has 800 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (4800 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 2,980,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Acer P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White (3000000:1 vs 20000:1). The Acer P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White has 3% more offset than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (115% vs 112%). Projector native resolution: XGA (1024x768) on the Acer P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White, WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black. Native aspect ratio: 4:3 on the Acer P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White, 16:9 on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black.

Projector brightness
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4800 ANSI lumens
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:20000:1
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
Native aspect ratio
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:9
Horizontal scan range
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:15 - 100 kHz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan range
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:24 - 120 Hz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
Light source type
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:Lamp
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Laser
Zoom type
- P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:Manual
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Fixed

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Comparison of P1257, LW830ST
77 specifications	A Acer P1257 Standard throw projector 4800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model P1257 View product	B BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4800 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart projector	No	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3840 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 100 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 120 Hz	23 - 240 Hz
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.07 billion colours
Colour gamutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	93%
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	203 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30000 h
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.88 - 21.88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.59 - 2.87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeDiffers	Manual	Fixed
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.3:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetDiffers	115%	112%
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.521
Videoidentical
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	15 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Business	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	260 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	205 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	299.5 mm	279.2 mm
DepthDiffers	220 mm	229.3 mm
HeightDiffers	107.4 mm	120.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	Power, HDMI	Power
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Featuresidentical
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP6X
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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