Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Predator Z850 vs Viewsonic PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800)

34specifications compared
15differ
19identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Predator Z850:300 ANSI lumens
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):5200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Predator Z850:UWHD (1920x720)
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Predator Z850:100000:1
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):5000:1
Service life of light source
- Predator Z850:20000 h
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Predator Z850:30000 h
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):2500 h
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- Predator Z850:2
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):3
HDMI ports quantity
- Predator Z850:2
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
- Predator Z850:0
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):2

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Comparison of Predator Z850, PRO8520WL
76 specifications	A Acer Predator Z850 View product	B Viewsonic PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Model PRO8520WL View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	300 ANSI lumens	5200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	UWHD (1920x720)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	100000:1	5000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.12 - 1.8 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Projection technologyKnown for one	DLP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	24:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	2500 h
Light source typeKnown for one	Laser	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.25:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	-5 - 5°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mexico Energy test/Registration, EAC, TUVS Mark(Argentina), India BIS, FCC,CE EMC,CB,,CCC, ROHS, REACH, SVHC, WEEE, ErP, Mexico NOM, cTUVus, PSB, RCM, CECP
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	29 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Red	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	574 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	5.49 kg	6.3 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	496.5 mm
DepthDiffers	310 mm	316.2 mm
HeightDiffers	96 mm	139.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable cover includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85286200
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 720, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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