Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

64specifications compared
15differ
49identical
1known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2032 - 3048 mm (80 - 120")
Projection distance
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.47 - 0.81 m
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.45 - 0.67 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:- 15 - 15°
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:-5 - 5°
Service life of light source
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 h

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Comparison of U5230, U5530
65 specifications	A Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model U5230 View product	B Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model U5530 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)	18000:1	18000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")	2032 - 3048 mm (80 - 120")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.47 - 0.81 m	0.45 - 0.67 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)	100 kHz	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	- 15 - 15°	-5 - 5°
Vertical synchronization (max)	0.12 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)	0.024 kHz	0.024 kHz
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	4000 h
Lamp type	UHP	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	260 W
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Aperture range (F-F)	2.4 - 3.72	2.4 - 3.72
Digital zoom	2x	2x
Optical zoom	1x	1x
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Composite video in	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	3	3
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Networkidentical
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	25 dB	26 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	16 W	16 W
Designidentical
Product type	Ultra short throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Market positioning	Presentation	Presentation
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Ceiling	Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	224 W	320 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	206 W	270 W
AC input voltage	120 - 240 V	120 - 240 V
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 45 °C	5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85%	0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	4.6 kg	4.6 kg
WidthDiffers	456 mm	383 mm
Depth	310 mm	310 mm
Height	96 mm	96 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes

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