Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black vs BenQ MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White

37specifications compared
22differ
15identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:3000000:1
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:20000:1
Native aspect ratio
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:16:9
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
Horizontal scan range
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:15 - 135 kHz
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:15 - 102 kHz
Light source type
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:Laser
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp
Service life of light source
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:20000 h
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:6000 h
Zoom ratio
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:1.2:1
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:1.1:1
Throw ratio
- AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:0.69-0.83
- MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White:1.55 - 1.7

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Comparison of AK700ST, MW561
61 specifications	A BenQ AK700ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black Model AK700ST View product	B BenQ MW561 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1200x800) White Model MW561 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector native resolutionDiffers	UHD 4K (3840x2160)	WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000000:1	20000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	3048 - 5080 mm (120 - 200")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.8 - 3.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Lens system3 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	10.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	2.53	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.69-0.83	1.55 - 1.7
OffsetDiffers	102.5%	100%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 - 24.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.56 - 2.68
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI versionDiffers	2.0b	1.4a
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	31 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP5X	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Gaming	Business
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	212 W	300 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	303.5 mm	296 mm
DepthDiffers	234.5 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	112.4 mm	120 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, HDMI

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