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
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x720)
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
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
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4500 h
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
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffersYesNo
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
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
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W1 W
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
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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