Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs BenQ MP721 Mainstream-projector

16specifications compared
11differ
5identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3000 ANSI lumens
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:2500 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan range
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):31.5 - 100 kHz
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:31 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan range
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):56 - 85 Hz
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:48 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2000 h
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:4000 h
Lamp power
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):230 W
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:220 W
Noise level
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):32 dB
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:28 dB
Power consumption (typical)
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):322 W
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:285 W
Weight
- PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2.7 kg
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:2.67 kg

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Comparison of PD527W, MP721 Mainstream-projector
30 specifications	A Acer PD527W 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model PD527W View product	B BenQ MP721 Mainstream-projector View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	16.3 - 193.5 mm (0.64 - 7.62")	31” - 300”
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.2 - 12.02 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 100 kHz	31 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 85 Hz	48 - 85 Hz
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	P-VIP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	220 W
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	28 dB
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	322 W	285 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.67 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	283 x 256 x 104 mm	278 x 220.2 x 100.3 mm
Digital keystone correctionKnown for one	+/- 16°	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffers	1 x HDB 15-Pin D-Sub (VGA/Component/HDTV) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Mini Jack 1 x RS232 1 x 29-pin DVI-I (Digital, HDCP) 1 x Composite Video RCA 1 x S-Video Mini DIN 1 x 15-Pin D-Sub 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet 1 x 3.5mm Audio Output Mini Jack Wireless Presentation Gateway Reset Button Antenna Connector	VGA in S-video in Component Video in Composite Video in PC audio in VGA out USB Serial RS232
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Lens systemidentical
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.15:1
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours

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