Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White

35specifications compared
13differ
22identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
Native aspect ratio
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:16:9
Service life of light source
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:6000 h
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:0
HDMI ports quantity
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2
USB connector type
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:Mini-USB B
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:0

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Comparison of S1213Hn, MW817ST
78 specifications	A Acer Business S1213Hn Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model S1213Hn View product	B BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White Model MW817ST View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)	10000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.54 - 1.71 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.52 - 2.73
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Digital zoom	2x	2x
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Designidentical
Product type	Short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Short throw	Short throw
Product colour	White	White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	272 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	229 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	113.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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