Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs Epson 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 11identical
  • 45known 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
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3400 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:DLP
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:13000:1
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Lamp power
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:190 W
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:215 W
  • Focal length range
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:22.08 - 24.28 mm
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6.4 - 6.4 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • ES500 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2.5 - 2.7
    • 536Wi Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.60 - 1.60

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Comparison of ES500, 536Wi
86 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens3400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")1346.2 - 2946.4 mm (53 - 116")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 - 1.2 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.5 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1.2 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1900 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3400 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 5 - 5°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-7 - 7°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3400 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)10000 h10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerDiffers190 W215 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers22.08 - 24.28 mm6.4 - 6.4 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.71.60 - 1.60
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.97 - 2.17:10.48 - 0.65:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio (L/R) outKnown 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-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown 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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB29 dB
2D/3D frequency imageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
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 source16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W344 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.28 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs200 W254 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.94 kg3.86 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers192 mm297 mm
HeightDiffers117 mm104 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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