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- PV12a vs ZenBeam E2
AOpen PV12a vs Asus ZenBeam E2
What PV12a does better (0) and where ZenBeam E2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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Dimensions
Size comparison
PV12aZenBeam E2
| PV12a | ZenBeam E2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 115 mm | 39 mm | +76 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 110 mm | +5 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 107 mm | −71 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 0.4 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PV12a better than ZenBeam E2?
PV12a has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is ZenBeam E2 better than PV12a?
- Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · PV12a: Yes
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Wi-FiNo · PV12a: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 854 × 480 (480p) | 854 × 480 (480p) |
| Native panel resolution | 854 × 480 (480p) | 854 × 480 (480p) |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 800 lm | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 5,000:1 | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | — |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.88 m | — |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | — |
| Largest image size | 100″ | — |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 2 W | 5 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 30 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | — |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 25 dB | — |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Width | 115 mm | 110 mm |
| Height | 115 mm | 39 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 107 mm |
| Colours | — | Gold |
