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AOpen PV12a vs AOpen PV12p

What PV12a does better (0) and where PV12p wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AOpen PV12a
AOpen · 2022PV12a
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$330
vs
AOpen PV12p
AOpen · 2023PV12p
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$450
6.1Picture6.1
6.2Setup & placement6.2
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PV12aPV12p
115 × 11536115 × 11536
PV12aPV12pDifference
Height115 mm115 mm=
Width115 mm115 mm=
Depth36 mm36 mm=
Weight0.4 kg0.4 kg=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PV12a better than PV12p?

PV12a has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PV12p better than PV12a?

  1. Wi-FiNo · PV12a: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen PV12aAOpen PV12a≈ US$3307.5
AOpen PV12pAOpen PV12p≈ US$4507.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)854 × 480 (480p)
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:15,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.3:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.88 m
Smallest image size30″30″
Largest image size100″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W2 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption30 W30 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB25 dB
Weight0.4 kg0.4 kg
Width115 mm115 mm
Height115 mm115 mm
Depth36 mm36 mm
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