Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Barco CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White vs BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 20identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:3800 ANSI lumens
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:UW-UXGA (2560x1080)
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:5300:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:21:9
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
  • Lamp power
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:350 W
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:203 W
  • Full HD
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:Yes
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
  • Composite video in
    • CTPN-41B Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP UW-UXGA (2560x1080) 3D White:0
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1

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Comparison of CTPN-41B, TW526E
88 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersUW-UXGA (2560x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs5300:113000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers21:916:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one21:9Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for oneDMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one1.807 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Lamp powerDiffers350 W203 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for one2000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one2500 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.59 - 2.86
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.79:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DYesYes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 1080p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portDiffersYesNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features1 differ
Noise level33 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB31 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D, Bright, Cinema, Custom, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC Class A, cCSAus, cUL, ULUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source253 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source212 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers7.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm302.8 mm
DepthDiffers306 mm221.8 mm
HeightDiffers143 mm111.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersACVGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
I/O portsKnown for one3G-SDI, HDBaseTUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour depthKnown for one10 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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