Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver

50specifications compared
25differ
25identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:700 ANSI lumens
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan range
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:40°
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:± 30°
Service life of light source
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:20000 h
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:30000 h
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:5000 h
Throw ratio
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1.2:1
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:0.52:1
Offset
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:100%
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:110%
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:3

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Comparison of GP20, MW824ST
81 specifications	A BenQ GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model GP20 View product	B BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver Model MW824ST View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	700 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	± 30°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 7.51 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2.8
Zoom ratio	Fixed	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.2:1	0.52:1
OffsetDiffers	100%	110%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema
Supported graphics resolutions	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
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 typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Mini-USB B
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	36 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, INC, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black, Silver
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	128 W	290 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	220 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	177 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	61.8 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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