Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs BenQ MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 26identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3600 ANSI lumens
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Lamp power
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:203 W
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:240 W
  • Focal length range
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:22 - 24.1 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2.59 - 2.87
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2.56 - 2.68
  • Zoom ratio
    • Essential P1250B Ceiling-mounted projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.3:1
    • MW612 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.1:1

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Comparison of P1250B, MW612
100 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)20000:120000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 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
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one1.85 - 7.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2880 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one99 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one31 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.048 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers203 W240 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.88 - 21.88 mm22 - 24.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.59 - 2.872.56 - 2.68
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.3:11.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.51 - 1.97:11.55 - 1.7
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
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
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity22
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) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown 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 source2
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers30 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs26 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
Video formats supportedKnown for oneH.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, XVIDUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, JPEGUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersCeiling-mounted projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPresentationBusiness
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs260 W320 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one205 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers299.5 mm296 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm221 mm
HeightDiffers105.1 mm120 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersACAC, VGA
Carrying caseYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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