Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver

49specifications compared
29differ
20identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3000 ANSI lumens
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:17000:1
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:13000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:16:9
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:50 - 120 kHz
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:30 - 100 Hz
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:23 - 120 Hz

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Comparison of P1173, MW824ST
77 specifications	A Acer Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model P1173 View product	B BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver Model MW824ST View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	17000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	50 - 120 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	30 - 100 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40/+40°	± 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 11.9 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	210 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	P-VIP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23 mm	0 - 7.51 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.57 - 2.65	0 - 2.8
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.52:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110%
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, Silver
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	290 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	264 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	220 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	78 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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