Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP vs BenQ MP721 Mainstream-projector

16specifications compared
13differ
3identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:1000 ANSI lumens
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:1280x720
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:2500:1
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:2000:1
Horizontal scan range
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:31.5 - 100 kHz
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:31 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan range
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:56 - 85 Hz
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:48 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:2000 h
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:4000 h
Lamp power
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:200 W
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:220 W
Noise level
- PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP:31 dB
- MP721 Mainstream-projector:28 dB

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Comparison of PH530, MP721 Mainstream-projector
29 specifications	A Acer PH530 1000 ANSI lumens DLP Model PH530 View product	B BenQ MP721 Mainstream-projector View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	1000 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1280x720	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2500:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	18.5 - 193.5 mm (0.73 - 7.62")	31” - 300”
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.2 - 10.45 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	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
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	SHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	220 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	28 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	265 W	285 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.67 kg
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	283 x 256 x 104 mm	278 x 220.2 x 100.3 mm
Power supply typeKnown for one	100~240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 RCA Jack (YPbPr/YCbCr) 1 x Composite Video RCA 1 x S-Video Mini DIN 1 x USB	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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