Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs BenQ MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 16identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000:1
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:13000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
  • Service life of light source
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:5000 h
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:5000 h
  • Lamp power
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:190 W
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:210 W
  • Zoom ratio
    • Value 240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.1:1
    • MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:Fixed

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Comparison of 240, MW821ST
73 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:113000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one1 - 11.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2160 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W210 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:1Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.49:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110%
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity00
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 dB
HDCPNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers264 mm311.8 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm244.1 mm
HeightDiffers78 mm113 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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