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BenQ i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Ricoh PJ WXL4540

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 23identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:500 ANSI lumens
    • PJ WXL4540:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:100000:1
    • PJ WXL4540:13000:1
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:30000 h
    • PJ WXL4540:20000 h
  • Lamps quantity
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1 lamp(s)
    • PJ WXL4540:19 lamp(s)
  • Throw ratio
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.6:1
    • PJ WXL4540:0.52:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1
    • PJ WXL4540:2
  • Composite video in
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0
    • PJ WXL4540:1
  • Noise level
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:30 dB
    • PJ WXL4540:36 dB

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Comparison of i500, PJ WXL4540
87 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers500 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs100000:113000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1016 - 5080 mm (40 - 200")1762.8 - 2540 mm (69.4 - 100")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.78 - 1.12 m
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source2 differ
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h20000 h
Lamps quantityDiffers1 lamp(s)19 lamp(s)
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one1.6 - 6.154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Throw ratioDiffers0.6:10.52:1
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneFrame Sequential, Top and bottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 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 720Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) out11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232C
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers30 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB32 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneBright, Cinema, Standard, Vivid photoUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneSimplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, FrenchUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated power10 W10 W
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVI, DAT, DIVX, MPEG1, MPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, WAVUnknown — not stated by the source
Document formats supportedKnown for oneDOC, PDF, PPT, XLSUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaPresentation
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W330 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg5.5 kg
WidthDiffers215.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers201.7 mm308 mm
HeightDiffers63.2 mm85 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232CKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%

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