Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs BenQ HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 17identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector native resolution
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:13000:1
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
  • Service life of light source
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:5000 h
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:10000 h
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3000 h
  • Lamp power
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:190 W
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:310 W
  • Focal length range
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:22.08 - 24.28 mm
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:20.7 - 31.05 mm

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Comparison of ES500, HC1200
76 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness3000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:111000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range15 - 102 kHz15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range23 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W310 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers22.08 - 24.28 mm20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.72.42 - 2.97
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.97 - 2.17:11.398 - 2.09:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
3DYesYes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB33 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for oneDesktop, CeilingUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W370 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs200 W300 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.94 kg3.7 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm360.1 mm
DepthDiffers192 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers117 mm114.8 mm
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
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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