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AOpen PV12p vs Asus ZenBeam E1R

What PV12p does better (5) and where ZenBeam E1R wins (6) — every spec side by side.

AOpen PV12p
AOpen · 2023PV12p
7.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$450
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Asus ZenBeam E1R
Asus · 2023ZenBeam E1R
6.2Score
6 advantages≈ US$350
6.1Picture3.6
6.2Setup & placement6.8
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PV12pZenBeam E1R
115 × 11536108 × 8429
PV12pZenBeam E1RDifference
Height115 mm84 mm+31 mm
Width115 mm108 mm+7 mm
Depth36 mm29 mm+7 mm
Weight0.4 kg0.3 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is PV12p better than ZenBeam E1R?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 200 lm4×
  2. AutofocusYes · ZenBeam E1R: No
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1 vs 500:110×
  4. Fan noise29 dB vs 30 dB+3%
  5. Power consumption30 W vs 45 W+50%

Why is ZenBeam E1R better than PV12p?

  1. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · PV12p: Yes
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. Weight0.4 kg vs 0.31 kg+29%
  6. Largest image size100″ vs 120″+20%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen PV12pAOpen PV12p≈ US$4507.5
Asus ZenBeam E1RAsus ZenBeam E1R≈ US$3506.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1500:1
HDR support—No
3D playback—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.21 m
Smallest image size30″16″
Largest image size100″120″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption30 W45 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight0.4 kg0.31 kg
Width115 mm108 mm
Height115 mm84 mm
Depth36 mm29 mm
Colours—Silver
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