Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs Dell 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black

38specifications compared
22differ
16identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:13000:1
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2200:1
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:10000 h
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:6000 h
Focal length range
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:22.08 - 24.28 mm
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2.5 - 2.7
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2.41 - 2.55
Throw ratio
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.97 - 2.17:1
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.95 - 2.15:1
3D
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:Yes
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2

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Comparison of ES500, 1220
87 specifications	A BenQ ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model ES500 View product	B Dell 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model 1220 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	2200:1
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")	698.5 - 6411 mm (27.5 - 252.4")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 - 10 m
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OSRAM
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	22.08 - 24.28 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 2.7	2.41 - 2.55
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.97 - 2.17:1	1.95 - 2.15:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115%
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL, PAL 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM 4.25/4.4, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	31 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Presentation
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	230 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.94 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	314.4 mm
DepthDiffers	192 mm	223.5 mm
HeightDiffers	117 mm	87.6 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0

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