Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs BenQ MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 24identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:20000:1
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
  • Horizontal synchronization (max)
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:100 kHz
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:102 kHz
  • Service life of light source
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:5000 h
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:6000 h
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:10000 h
  • Lamp power
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:195 W
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:210 W
  • Focal length range
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.85 - 24.01 mm
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:22.08 - 24.28 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • Essential X115 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2.41 - 2.53
    • MX528E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2.5 - 2.7

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Comparison of X115, MX528E
97 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness3300 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:113000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs100 kHz102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical-40 - 40°-40 - 40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one1.2 - 11.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one24 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers195 W210 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21.85 - 24.01 mm22.08 - 24.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.41 - 2.532.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioDiffers2.0:11.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.94 - 2.16:11.95 - 2.14:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115%
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Cinema, Dynamic
Colour modes (3D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB31 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Design2 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs195 W207 W
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 230 V100 - 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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.2 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source302.8 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Relative humidityKnown for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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