Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs BenQ MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 16identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3400 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
  • Horizontal synchronization (max)
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:100 kHz
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:102 kHz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40 - 40°
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:6000 h
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:10000 h
  • Lamp power
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:195 W
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:200 W

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Comparison of X117, MW826ST
91 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens3400 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Projection distanceKnown for one1.2 - 11.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs100 kHz102 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.024 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Light source2 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers195 W200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one21.85 - 24.01 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.41 - 2.53Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:1Fixed
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.94 - 2.16:10.49:1
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.9 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105%
Video1 differ
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inDiffers01
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 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, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W260 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one195 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.6 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source239 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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