Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs BenQ MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver

52specifications compared
32differ
20identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:900 ANSI lumens
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:508 - 6096 mm (20 - 240")
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Horizontal synchronization (min)
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:31 kHz
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:15 kHz
Vertical synchronization (max)
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.12 kHz
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)
- GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.023 kHz
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:23 kHz

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Comparison of GP30, MX806ST
86 specifications	A BenQ GP30 Standard throw projector 900 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model GP30 View product	B BenQ MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver Model MX806ST View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	900 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	508 - 6096 mm (20 - 240")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)	102 kHz	102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Differs	31 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Differs	0.12 kHz	120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	0.023 kHz	23 kHz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13000:1
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Zoom ratio	Fixed	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.2:1	0.61:1
OffsetKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 - 6.9 mm
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1280 x 800, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	36 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
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, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, DAT, MPEG, MPEG1, XVID	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	BMP, JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, OGG, WAV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Document formats supportedKnown for one	PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, Silver
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	85 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, MHL	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1

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