Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black vs NEC NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 20identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:3000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:DLP
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:10000:1
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:16:9
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Projection distance
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1.5 - 7.6 m
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.74 - 20.9 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Value P1500 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:-40/+40°
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:± 30°

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Comparison of P1500, NP-PA550W
90 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:94:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers1.5 - 7.6 m0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 12 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40/+40°± 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one30 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.050 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneP-VIPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.88 - 21.88 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.59 - 2.871.7 - 2.2
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.33:1
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.15 - 1.5:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
DVI portDiffersYesNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 dB
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
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 source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers264 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers78 mm164 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
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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