Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs Acer V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black

45specifications compared
26differ
19identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:2400 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:18000:1
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:16:9
Projection distance
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.47 - 0.81 m
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:1 - 8 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:100 kHz
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:135 kHz
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:10000 h
Lamp power
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:190 W
- V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:240 W

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Comparison of U5230, V6820i
80 specifications	A Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model U5230 View product	B Acer V6820i Standard throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black Model V6820i View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	2400 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	18000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers	0.47 - 0.81 m	1 - 8 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs	100 kHz	135 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	- 15 - 15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)	0.12 kHz	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)	0.024 kHz	0.024 kHz
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	10000 h
Lamp type	UHP	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	240 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.4 - 3.72	1.94 - 2.23
Digital zoomDiffers	2x	1.3x
Optical zoomDiffers	1x	1.3x
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.81 - 16.74 mm
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	26 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	25 dB	24 dB
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	5 W
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, XVID
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, JPEG, PNG
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	224 W	310 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	206 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 85%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	5.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	456 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	96 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0

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