Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White

37specifications compared
15differ
22identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 1,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (5000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 1 - 120 Hz more vertical scan range than the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (24 - 120 Hz vs 23 - 120 Hz). The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 19% more offset than the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (132% vs 113%). Keystone correction, horizontal: +/- 30° on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 40° on the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White. Keystone correction, vertical: +/- 30° on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 40° on the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White.

Projector brightness
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan range
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:24 - 120 Hz
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
Focal length range
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16.9 - 21.61 mm
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:20.911 - 32.624 mm
Throw ratio
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.12 - 1.47:1
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.4~2.24
Offset
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:132%
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:113%
Market positioning
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Home cinema
- LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Business

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Comparison of PL2520pi, LH740
74 specifications	A Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model PL2520pi View product	B BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model LH740 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	+/- 30°	40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	+/- 30°	40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 7.5 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	30000 h	30000 h
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.9 - 21.61 mm	20.911 - 32.624 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 - 3.26
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.12 - 1.47:1	1.4~2.24
OffsetDiffers	132%	113%
Video1 differ
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes	1080p	1080p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DICOM simulation mode, Presentation, Vivid
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Featuresidentical
Noise level	34 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	15 W	15 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Home cinema	Business
Product colour	White	White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3.3 kg
WidthDiffers	286 mm	279.2 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	120.5 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	224.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC, HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes

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