Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs Viewsonic PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White

39specifications compared
25differ
14identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:18000:1
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:22000:1
Screen size compatibility
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.47 - 0.81 m
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1.16 - 13.42 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:- 15 - 15°
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:40°
Service life of light source
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:15000 h
Aperture range (F-F)
- U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2.4 - 3.72
- PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2.5 - 2.7

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Comparison of U5230, PA502SP
78 specifications	A Acer U5230 Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model U5230 View product	B Viewsonic PA502SP data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model PA502SP View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	18000:1	22000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.47 - 0.81 m	1.16 - 13.42 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	- 15 - 15°	40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	15000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.4 - 3.72	2.5 - 2.7
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers	1x	1.1x
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.08 - 24.28 mm
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.97-2.17
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Composite video in	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
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	1.4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	25 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Business
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
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	240 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 (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	456 mm	320 mm
DepthDiffers	310 mm	210 mm
HeightDiffers	96 mm	123 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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