Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Vero SL2520n 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

37specifications compared
17differ
20identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Vero SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 500,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (3500000:1 vs 3000000:1). The Acer Vero SL2520n 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 BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 1 more USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity than the Acer Vero SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (2 vs 1). Projector native resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) on the Acer Vero SL2520n 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 SL2520n 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 SL2520n 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)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Vero SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3500000:1
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
Vertical scan range
- Vero SL2520n 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 SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-15 - 15°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- Vero SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-15 - 15°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
Offset
- Vero SL2520n 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%
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity
- Vero SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2
Product type
- Vero SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Standard throw projector
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Short throw projector

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Comparison of SL2520n, LW830ST
79 specifications	A Acer Vero SL2520n Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model SL2520n 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 resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3500000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	889 - 23114 mm (35 - 910")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan range	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 120 Hz	23 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-15 - 15°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-15 - 15°	30°
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.07 billion colours
Colour gamutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	93%
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Laser	Laser
Lamp powerKnown for one	57 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30000 h
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.8 - 21.41	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
OffsetDiffers	132%	112%
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.521
Videoidentical
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	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	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
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 integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)	Unknown — not stated by the source
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 dB
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
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 positioning	Business	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Ceiling, Desktop
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	185 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	140 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	2.9 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	216 mm	279.2 mm
DepthDiffers	286 mm	229.3 mm
HeightDiffers	115.5 mm	120.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	Power
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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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