Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs BenQ MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
  • Horizontal synchronization (max)
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:100 kHz
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:102 kHz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:40°
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Service life of light source
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Essential A1300W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:6000 h
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:10000 h

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Comparison of A1300W, MX528E
93 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:113000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs100 kHz102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-40 - 40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one1 - 7.7 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one24 kHzUnknown — 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 h10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers203 W210 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers16.91 - 21.6 mm22.08 - 24.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.782.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.95 - 2.14:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115%
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DYesYes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Cinema, Dynamic
Colour modes (3D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB31 dB
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, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs195 W207 W
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 230 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source302.8 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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