Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 23identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1:1, 4:3, 16:9
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
  • Projection distance
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1 - 11.3 m
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:1.54 - 1.71 m
  • Service life of light source
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:5000 h
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4500 h
  • Focal length range
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:21 - 23 mm
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:21.8 - 24 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • Value X1240 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2.56 - 2.8
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2.52 - 2.73

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Comparison of X1240, MW817ST
85 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)10000:110000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers1:1, 4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11.3 m1.54 - 1.71 m
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical-40 - 40°-40 - 40°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2160 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one30 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.05 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp power190 W190 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneP-VIPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 23 mm21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.56 - 2.82.52 - 2.73
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1:1
Digital zoom2x2x
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inDiffers21
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-BMini-USB B
AC (power) inYesYes
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg3.6 kg
WidthDiffers264 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers78 mm113.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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