Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Barco PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 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
  • 23differ
  • 14identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has 2,700 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (5900 ANSI lumens vs 3200 ANSI lumens). The BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 11,900 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Barco PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White (13000:1 vs 1100:1). The Barco PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has 262 W more lamp power than the BenQ TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (465 W vs 203 W). Only the Barco PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has DVI port. Only the Barco PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White has Ethernet LAN.

  • Projector brightness
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:5900 ANSI lumens
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 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)
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1100:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
  • Lamp power
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:465 W
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:203 W
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
  • Composite video in
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:0
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
  • DVI port
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:Yes
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
  • S-Video inputs quantity
    • PGWU-61B Large venue projector 5900 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 PGWU-61B, TW526E
90 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5900 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1100:113000:1
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°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one4800:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one4250 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 powerDiffers465 W203 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for one1500 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one2000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUSHIOUnknown — 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%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
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 quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portDiffersYesNo
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown 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 levelDiffers40 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs37 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
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLarge venue projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs470 W253 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs460 W212 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one585 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers17 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers475 mm302.8 mm
DepthDiffers565 mm221.8 mm
HeightDiffers253.6 mm111.8 mm
Package widthKnown for one934 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one574 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one440 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one23 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
I/O portsKnown for oneG/Y, B/Pb, R/Pr, H/C, V; CVBSUnknown — 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 one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source

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