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LW500ST vs Pico

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LW500ST
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The short verdict

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LW500ST
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Pico
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Choose the LW500ST if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (2,000 vs 500 nits peak)
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Choose the Pico if
  • Lighter in the hand (1,600 vs 2,300 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theLW500ST1 win
+300%Brighter screen outdoors2,000 vs 500 nits peak
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Why pick thePico1 win
−700 gLighter in the hand1,600 vs 2,300 g
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Display7 differences
Brightness
2000 ANSI lumens
500 ANSI lumens
Resolution
WXGA (1280x800)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
20000:1
100000:1
Native aspect ratio
16:10
16:9
Projector brightness
2000 ANSI lumens
500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
WXGA (1280x800)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
2387.6 - 3581.4 mm (94 - 141")
762 - 2540 mm (30 - 100")
Performance2 differences
Market Positioning
Presentation
Home cinema
Noise level
32 dB
31 dB
Battery & charging1 difference
Power consumption (typical)
165 W
42 W
Design7 differences
Weight
2300 g
1600 g
Colors
White
Brown, Grey
Depth
238.6 mm
144 mm
Height
119.6 mm
139 mm
Number of built-in speakers
1
2
Number of colours
1.07 billion colours
1.073 billion colours
Width
296 mm
139 mm
Connectivity3 differences
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
HDMI ports quantity
2
1
Hdmi Version
1.4a/1.4b
1.4a
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
General8 differences
Cables included
AC
USB Type-C
Full HD
No
Yes
Horizontal scan range
15 - 135 kHz
15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
20°
-40 - 40°
Noise level (economic mode)
28 dB
29 dB
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
0 - 40 °C
RMS rated power
10 W
4 W
Throw ratio
0.72 - 0.87
1.3
Vertical scan range
23 - 120 Hz
23 - 85 Hz
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