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Acer S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK vs BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

34specifications compared
18differ
16identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 2,980,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Acer S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK (3000000:1 vs 20000:1). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 15,000 h more service life of light source than the Acer S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK (20000 h vs 5000 h). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 20,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Acer S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK (30000 h vs 10000 h). Native aspect ratio: 16:10 on the Acer S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK, 16:9 on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black. Horizontal scan range: 15 - 100 kHz on the Acer S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK, 15 - 135 kHz on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black.

Contrast ratio (typical)
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:20000:1
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
Native aspect ratio
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:16:10
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:9
Horizontal scan range
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:15 - 100 kHz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan range
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:24 - 120 Hz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:-20 - 20°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
Light source type
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:Lamp
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Laser
Service life of light source
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:5000 h
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK:10000 h
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30000 h

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Comparison of S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK, LW830ST
79 specifications	A Acer S1387 DLP WXGA 4000 EURO/UK View product	B BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightness	4000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart projector	No	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.4 - 3.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 100 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 120 Hz	23 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-20 - 20°	30°
Colour gamutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	93%
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	30000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	240 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.521
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital signal format systemKnown for one	HDTV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4b	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Interactive	No	No
Noise levelDiffers	27 dB	30 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP6X
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	15 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Education	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	31 mm	279.2 mm
DepthDiffers	236 mm	229.3 mm
HeightDiffers	113.7 mm	120.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	Power, VGA	Power
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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