Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White vs LG HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

42specifications compared
23differ
19identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the LG HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White (3000 ANSI lumens vs 1500 ANSI lumens). The LG HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White has 132,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White (150000:1 vs 18000:1). The LG HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White has 17,000 h more service life of light source than the Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 3000 h). Only the Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White has remote control included. Screen size compatibility: 2032 - 3048 mm (80 - 120") on the Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White, 2286 - 3048 mm (90 - 120") on the LG HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White.

Projector brightness
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3000 ANSI lumens
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1500 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:18000:1
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:150000:1
Screen size compatibility
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2032 - 3048 mm (80 - 120")
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2286 - 3048 mm (90 - 120")
Light source type
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:Laser
Service life of light source
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3000 h
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:20000 h
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0
Composite video in
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1
- HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2

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Comparison of U5530, HF85JA
95 specifications	A Acer U5530 Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model U5530 View product	B LG HF85JA Standard throw projector 1500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model HF85JA View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	1500 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	18000:1	150000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 3048 mm (80 - 120")	2286 - 3048 mm (90 - 120")
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Digital gamma correctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.45 - 0.67 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, verticalKnown for one	-5 - 5°	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	20000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	4000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	260 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.19:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125%
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.4 - 3.72	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Adjustable colour temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	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
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	3	0
RF inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English, Korean
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	KCC, KC
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	6 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Portable
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling, Tripod
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	320 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	270 W	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	3 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	118 mm
DepthDiffers	310 mm	353 mm
HeightDiffers	96 mm	189 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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

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