Product comparison · 2 data projectors

LG BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs NEC PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 20identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:550 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000:1
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16:9
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3, 16:9
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Service life of light source
    • BD430 data projector Ceiling / Floor mounted projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h

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Comparison of BD430, PA550W
101 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens550 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs5000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:94:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±40°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
UniformityKnown for one80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers230 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.46 - 1.75:11.5 - 3.0:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.3 - 3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.1 - 5°
Digital zoomKnown for one1.2xUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Adjustable colour temperatureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in11
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Audio (L/R) inDiffers31
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs32 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersETL+cETL, FCC-B, CB, CE, C-Tick, CCC, KC, KCC, Gost-R, SASOUL, FCC, CSA, NOM
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, English, Spanish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers4 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersCeiling / Floor mounted projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeiling, Floor, TripodDesktop
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one290 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers91 mm164 mm
Package widthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one330 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Resource CDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
RS-232 ports11

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