Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White vs BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

40specifications compared
19differ
21identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White has 1,800 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (5000 ANSI lumens vs 3200 ANSI lumens). The BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 7,700 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White (13000:1 vs 5300:1). The Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White has 147 W more lamp power than the BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (350 W vs 203 W). Only the Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White has full HD. Only the Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White has DVI port.

Projector brightness
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:5000 ANSI lumens
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:WQXGA (2560x1600)
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:5300:1
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
Lamp power
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:350 W
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:203 W
Full HD
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:Yes
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:1
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
Composite video in
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:0
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
DVI port
- CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White:Yes
- TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No

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Comparison of CTWQ-51B, TW526E
86 specifications	A Barco CTWQ-51B Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WQXGA (2560x1600) 3D White Model CTWQ-51B View product	B BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model TW526E View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WQXGA (2560x1600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5300:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
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
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 40°
UniformityKnown for one	80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	DMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one	1.807 BTU/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp powerDiffers	350 W	203 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	2000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	2500 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.59 - 2.86
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.79:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Features1 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	31 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D, Bright, Cinema, Custom, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC Class A, cCSAus, cUL, UL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	253 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	212 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	7.5 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	302.8 mm
DepthDiffers	306 mm	221.8 mm
HeightDiffers	143 mm	111.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
I/O portsKnown for one	3G-SDI, HDBaseT	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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