Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White vs BenQ MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White

52specifications compared
34differ
18identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:300 ANSI lumens
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:720p (1280x720)
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:16:9
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:762 - 5080 mm (30 - 200")
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:-40 -40°
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:20000 h
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:3000 h
Focal length range
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:5.53 - 5.53 mm
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:1.5 - 1.5
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:2.59 - 2.87

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Comparison of GS1, MU686
88 specifications	A BenQ GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White Model GS1 View product	B BenQ MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White Model MU686 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	300 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	720p (1280x720)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 5080 mm (30 - 200")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 -40°	-40 - 40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7500 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	30000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.53 - 5.53 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.5 - 1.5	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.8:1	1.15 - 1.5:1
OffsetDiffers	102.5%	100%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
MHL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Preset modesDiffers	3D, Bright, Game	3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	45 W	350 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	261 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	570 g	3.3 kg
WidthDiffers	146 mm	331 mm
DepthDiffers	46.5 mm	246.2 mm
HeightDiffers	139.2 mm	129.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	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 features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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