Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs LG PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 13identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:18000:1
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:150000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
  • Projection distance
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.47 - 0.81 m
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:0.38 - 2.54 m
  • Light source type
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:Lamp
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:LED
  • Service life of light source
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
    • PF1000UW Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:30000 h

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Comparison of U5230, PF1000UW
100 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens1000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs18000:1150000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers0.47 - 0.81 m0.38 - 2.54 m
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80%
Digital gamma correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one- 15 - 15°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.024 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h30000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one5000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one190 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.29:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125%
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.4 - 3.72Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers30
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers30
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Smart TVDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web browserKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs25 dB21 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSimplified Chinese, English
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcewebOS 3.0
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCCC
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W6 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one224 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one206 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers456 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers310 mm309 mm
HeightDiffers96 mm128 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital keystone correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source

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