Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs BenQ MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 19identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:700 ANSI lumens
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
  • Horizontal scan range
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:40°
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
  • Service life of light source
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:20000 h
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:30000 h
    • MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000 h

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Comparison of GP20, MX522
88 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 102 kHz15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range23 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-40 - 40°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one100000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h10000 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.08 - 24.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.2:11.97 - 2.17:1
OffsetDiffers100%130%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video in11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB B, USB Type-AUSB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs31 dB30 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, 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, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W2 W
TimeshiftKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorPortable projector
Market positioningPortablePortable
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersDesktopCeiling
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs128 W240 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers220 mm302.8 mm
DepthDiffers177 mm221.8 mm
HeightDiffers61.8 mm111.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Cables includedDiffersACVGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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