Acer · 3,000–4,999 lumens · Full

Acer Vero PL2520i

4,000lumens
1920×1080native
1.12–1.47throw ratio
2.9 kgweight

The Acer Vero PL2520i is a DLP x 1 projector rated at 4,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a laser phosphor light source rated for 20,000 hours / 30,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.12–1.47:1. Released December 2023.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.12–1.47:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m2.2–2.9 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m3.4–4.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m4.5–5.9 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m5.6–7.3 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m6.7–8.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m9.0–11.8 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m11.2–14.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m13.4–17.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m16.8–22.1 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m22.4–29.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m28.0–36.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m33.6–44.1 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)356 m²25.1 × 14.1 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)71 m²11.2 × 6.3 m
Lit city square (15 lux)24 m²6.5 × 3.7 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)12 m²4.6 × 2.6 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)7 m²3.6 × 2.0 m

Full specifications

3D ModesFull HD 3D
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Best Used ForK-12 Education Corporate/Business
Brightness4,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelHDMI 1.4b USB: A
Data ModesMAX 3840x2160
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display TypeDLP x 1
Dynamic Contrast50,000:1
Features24/7 Operation Full HD 3D
Image Size29.97" - 299.95"
Included Lens1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers15.0 Watts Mono
Lens ShiftNo
Light SourceLaser Phosphor
Light Source Life20,000 hours / 30,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power100V - 240V
ReleasedDecember 2023
Resolution1920x1080
StatusShipping
Throw Distance3.2' - 24.4' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.12:1 - 1.47:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
Warranty2 Years
Weight6.4 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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