Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Barco PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 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
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:7500 ANSI lumens
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 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)
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2800:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
  • Lamp power
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:350 W
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:203 W
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
  • Composite video in
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:0
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
  • DVI port
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:Yes
    • TW526E Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PHWU-81B Large venue projector 7500 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 PHWU-81B, TW526E
88 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers7500 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2800:113000:1
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 one5450 ANSI lumensUnknown — 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 one2000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one4000 hUnknown — 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%
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 & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portDiffersYesNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
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 levelDiffers44 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs39 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source253 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.3 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs690 W212 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
WeightDiffers21 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers510 mm302.8 mm
DepthDiffers660 mm221.8 mm
HeightDiffers263 mm111.8 mm
Package widthKnown for one650 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one840 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one415 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one26.5 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 oneSDIUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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 one30 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source

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