Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

28specifications compared
22differ
6identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 13,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (17000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 1 more USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity than the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black (2 vs 1). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 1 more audio (L/R) in than the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (1 vs 0). Projection technology: DLP on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black. Projector native resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, WUXGA (1920x1200) on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black.

Projector brightness
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
Projection distance
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 7.5 m
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:0.68 - 80.77 m
Horizontal scan range
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15 - 135 kHz
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15 - 153 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-40 - 40°

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Comparison of PL2520pi, A175U-B
68 specifications	A Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model PL2520pi View product	B Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model A175U-B View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 7.5 m	0.68 - 80.77 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.07 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 153 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	+/- 30°	-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	+/- 30°	-30 - 30°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Light sourceidentical
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	30000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laser
Lens system1 differ
FocusDiffers	Manual	Motorized
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.9 - 21.61 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.12 - 1.47:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	132%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 25%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-65 - 65%
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces3 differ
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
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) outDiffers	1	2
3G-SDI inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	43 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	37 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	990 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	890 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	28.7 kg
WidthDiffers	286 mm	599 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	490 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	238 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%

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