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Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs LG PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 13identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:600 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:18000:1
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:100000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 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")
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
  • Light source type
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:Lamp
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:LED
  • Service life of light source
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:30000 h
  • Noise level
    • U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:29 dB
    • PF50KA Standard throw projector 600 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:30 dB

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Comparison of U5230, PF50KA
92 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs18000:1100000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for one0.47 - 0.81 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90%
Digital gamma correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
FocusManualManual
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
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFixed
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDYesYes
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity22
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs25 dB23 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish, Korean
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcewebOS 3.0
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKCC, KC
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPresentationPortable
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop, Tripod
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffersACAC/Battery
Power consumption (typical)Differs224 W65 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one206 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 h
Auto power offKnown 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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg1 kg
WidthDiffers456 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers310 mm170 mm
HeightDiffers96 mm49 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12000 mAh
Other featuresidentical
Digital keystone correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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