Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black vs Epson 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 18identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:DLP
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
  • Vertical scan range
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:50 - 85 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • HC1200 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
    • 520 Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15°

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Comparison of HC1200, 520
103 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs11000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:94:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 - 1.3 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2700 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°15°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2700 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs3000 h10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerDiffers310 W215 W
Lens system4 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers20.7 - 31.05 mm6.4 - 6.4 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.42 - 2.971.6 - 1.6
Zoom ratioDiffers1.5:11.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.398 - 2.09:10.55 - 0.74
OffsetKnown for one130%Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 800 (WXGA), 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
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneFrame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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 levelDiffers38 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs33 dB28 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W16 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePresentation
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop, 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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs370 W293 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W1.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.22 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs300 W229 W
Voltage toleranceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.7 kg3.72 kg
WidthDiffers360.1 mm342.9 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm315 mm
HeightDiffers114.8 mm94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source

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