Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black vs BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 20identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:16:10
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:16:9, 16:10
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
  • Service life of light source
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:5000 h
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4500 h
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:2.56 - 2.8
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2.52 - 2.73
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:3
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Value X1311WH 2700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:1
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2

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Comparison of X1311WH, MW817ST
78 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)10000:110000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:9, 16:104:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.54 - 1.71 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 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 one863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 - 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 zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 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 & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers30
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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) inDiffersNoYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
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
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw projector
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 220 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
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.6 kg
WidthDiffers280 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers84 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 features1 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
RS-232 portsDiffers10
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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