Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

34specifications compared
17differ
17identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 20% more offset than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (132% vs 112%). The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 4 dB more noise level than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (34 dB vs 30 dB). The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 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). 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 LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black. Vertical scan range: 24 - 120 Hz on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 23 - 240 Hz on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black.

Projector native resolution
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Vertical scan range
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:24 - 120 Hz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
Throw ratio
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.12 - 1.47:1
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.521
Offset
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:132%
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:112%
Noise level
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:34 dB
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:29 dB
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:24 dB

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Comparison of PL2520pi, LW830ST
69 specifications	A Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model PL2520pi View product	B BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	4000 ANSI lumens	4000 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	3000000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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 - 240 Hz
Colour gamutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	93%
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	+/- 30°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	+/- 30°	30°
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 system2 differ
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.12 - 1.47:1	0.521
OffsetDiffers	132%	112%
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
Videoidentical
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio outKnown 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
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	No
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	24 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP6X
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
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Home cinema	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 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	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	286 mm	279.2 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	229.3 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	120.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	Power
Manual	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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