Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White

32specifications compared
12differ
20identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (5500 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 2 dB more noise level than the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White (34 dB vs 32 dB). The Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 2 dB more noise level (economic mode) than the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White (29 dB vs 27 dB). Projection distance: 1 - 7.5 m on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 0.75 - 9.76 m on the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White. Keystone correction, horizontal: +/- 30° on the Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, -30 - 30° on the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White.

Projector brightness
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:5500 ANSI lumens
Projection distance
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 7.5 m
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.75 - 9.76 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:+/- 30°
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Throw ratio
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.12 - 1.47:1
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.13 - 1.47
Serial interface type
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:RS-232
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:RJ-45, RS-232
Noise level
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:34 dB
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)
- Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:29 dB
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:27 dB

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Comparison of PL2520pi, LSD500HD
76 specifications	A Acer Vero PL2520pi Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model PL2520pi View product	B Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White Model LSD500HD View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	5500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
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	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 7.5 m	0.75 - 9.76 m
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan range	24 - 120 Hz	24 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	+/- 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	+/- 30°	-30 - 30°
Projection technologyKnown for one	DLP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	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 system1 differ
Focal length range	16.9 - 21.61 mm	16.9 - 21.61 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.43 - 2.78
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.12 - 1.47:1	1.13 - 1.47
Offset	132%	132%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers	1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232	RJ-45, RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
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 quantityKnown for one	2	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
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	27 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
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Arabic, Czech, Thai, Vietnamese
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
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Home cinema	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	165 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 adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	2.9 kg	2.9 kg
Width	286 mm	286 mm
Depth	216 mm	216 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	129 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	155 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power Cord: 1 Remote Control: 1 QSG: Yes Warranty Card: Yes (CN Only)
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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