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LW550 vs Pico

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LW550
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The short verdict

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LW550
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Pico
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Choose the LW550 if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (3,000 vs 500 nits peak)
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Choose the Pico if
  • Lighter in the hand (1,600 vs 2,600 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theLW5501 win
+500%Brighter screen outdoors3,000 vs 500 nits peak
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Why pick thePico1 win
−1,000 gLighter in the hand1,600 vs 2,600 g
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Display6 differences
Brightness
3000 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
3000 ANSI lumens
500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
WXGA (1280x800)
1080p (1920x1080)
Performance2 differences
Market Positioning
Business
Home cinema
Noise level
34 dB
31 dB
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
215 W
42 W
Design7 differences
Weight
2600 g
1600 g
Colors
White
Brown, Grey
Depth
220.7 mm
144 mm
Height
107.4 mm
139 mm
Number of built-in speakers
1
2
Number of colours
1.07 billion colours
1.073 billion colours
Width
303.5 mm
139 mm
Connectivity2 differences
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
HDMI ports quantity
2
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
General7 differences
Cables included
Power
USB Type-C
Full HD
No
Yes
Keystone correction, vertical
-30 - 30°
-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
1.55-1.7
1.3
Vertical scan range
23 - 120 Hz
23 - 85 Hz
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