Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 4identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 ANSI lumens
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2100:1
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:10000:1
  • Service life of light source
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1500 h
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2000 h
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:6000 h
  • Digital zoom
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:8x
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2x
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2
  • DVI port
    • Business P7215 Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Yes
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:No

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Comparison of P7215, MW817ST
72 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers6000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2100:110000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.54 - 1.71 m
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers1500 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs2000 h6000 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.52 - 2.73
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1:1
Digital zoomDiffers8x2x
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portDiffersYesNo
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 source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningDiffersPresentationShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 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
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers6.8 kg3.6 kg
WidthDiffers398 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers309 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers126 mm113.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
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
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:34:3, 16:9
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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