Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Barco MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White vs BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 12identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has 5,100 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (8300 ANSI lumens vs 3200 ANSI lumens). The BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 11,200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Barco MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White (13000:1 vs 1800:1). The Barco MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, 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 MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has full HD. Only the Barco MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has Ethernet LAN.

  • Projector brightness
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:8300 ANSI lumens
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1800:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
  • Lamp power
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:350 W
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:203 W
  • Full HD
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:Yes
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
  • Composite video in
    • MSWU-81E Large venue projector 8300 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:0
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1

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Comparison of MSWU-81E, TW526E
90 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers8300 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1800:113000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
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 one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one5800 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.7 cm (0.67")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for oneDMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Lamp powerDiffers350 W203 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for one1500 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 oneNSHUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one2 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%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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
BNC input portsKnown for one5Unknown — 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 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
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers43 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs38 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
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
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLarge venue projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs875 W253 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W0.5 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
Power consumption (max)Known for one910 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers32.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers670 mm302.8 mm
DepthDiffers530 mm221.8 mm
HeightDiffers265 mm111.8 mm
Package widthKnown for one829 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one709 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one437 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
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
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 one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source

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