Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs BenQ MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

44specifications compared
20differ
24identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Supported aspect ratios
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3, 16:9
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40 - 40°
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:6000 h
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:10000 h
Lamp power
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:195 W
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
Throw ratio
- Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.94 - 2.16:1
- MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0.61:1

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Comparison of X117, MX808ST
96 specifications	A Acer Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model X117 View product	B BenQ MX808ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model MX808ST View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	20000:1	20000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.2 - 11.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	195 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.85 - 24.01 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.41 - 2.53	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.94 - 2.16:1	0.61:1
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.9 mm
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
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	Arabic, 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
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	235 W	200 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	195 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	239 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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