Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs BenQ MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800)

21specifications compared
16differ
5identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3500 ANSI lumens
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3700:1
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):3000:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):1
DVI port
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):Yes
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):No
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):3
Audio (L/R) in
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):2
Ethernet LAN
- P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):No
- MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):Yes

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Comparison of P5281, MP780ST
46 specifications	A Acer P5281 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model P5281 View product	B BenQ MP780ST data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model MP780ST View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3700:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1219.2 - 7620 mm (48 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 93 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 86 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.9 - 25.5 mm
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	345 W	280 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.1 kg
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	341 x 261 x 120 mm	329.5 x 248.5 x 130 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.68 - 2.84
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	33 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source

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