Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

40specifications compared
22differ
18identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 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 LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 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 32% more offset than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (132% vs 100%). Only the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has full HD. Projector native resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White.

Projector brightness
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
Horizontal scan range
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15 - 135 kHz
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 130 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:24 - 120 Hz
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
Throw ratio
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.12 - 1.47:1
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55-1.7

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Comparison of PL2520pi, LW555C
77 specifications	A Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model PL2520pi View product	B BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model LW555C View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 130 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Colour gamutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	92%
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	+/- 30°	-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	+/- 30°	-40 - 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	LED
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	30000 h	30000 h
Lens system2 differ
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.12 - 1.47:1	1.55-1.7
OffsetDiffers	132%	100%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.9 - 21.61 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
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	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGB
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	15 W	15 W
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, Desktop
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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 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
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	286 mm	303.5 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	224.6 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	112.4 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 kg
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	Power
Manual	Yes	Yes

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