Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC UM301Xi (Multi-Pen)

51specifications compared
34differ
17identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:500 ANSI lumens
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:DLP
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):3LCD
Projector native resolution
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:100000:1
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):6000:1
Native aspect ratio
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):4:3
Horizontal scan range
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 102 kHz
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:23 - 120 Hz
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
- UM301Xi (Multi-Pen):-10 - 10°

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Comparison of i500, UM301Xi (Multi-Pen)
106 specifications	A BenQ i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model i500 View product	B NEC UM301Xi (Multi-Pen)View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	100000:1	6000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1016 - 5080 mm (40 - 200")	1562.1 - 2946.4 mm (61.5 - 116")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.1 - 0.51 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 10°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-10 - 10°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	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	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.78 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 - 1.8
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4x
Throw ratioDiffers	0.6:1	0.36:1
OffsetDiffers	100%	75%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	1.6 - 6.154 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 352, 640 x 360, 640 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 640 x 512, 640 x 544, 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 720 x 350, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 752 x 582, 768 x 432, 768 x 494, 768 x 576, 800 x 448, 800 x 450, 800 x 480 (WVGA), 800 x 592, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 848 x 480, 854 x 480 (WVGA), 900 x 720	640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
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
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
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	27 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	27 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Gost-R, TÜV GS
Preset modesKnown for one	Bright, Cinema, Standard, Vivid photo	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia3 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, DAT, DIVX, MPEG1, MPG	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, WAV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Document formats supportedKnown for one	DOC, PDF, PPT, XLS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	75 W	227 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 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	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	5.5 kg
WidthDiffers	215.6 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	201.7 mm	428 mm
HeightDiffers	63.2 mm	112 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
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85286200
Other features1 differ
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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