Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ Joybee GP1 vs BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200)

14specifications compared
13differ
1identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Joybee GP1:100 ANSI lumens
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Joybee GP1:SVGA (800x600)
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Joybee GP1:2000:1
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):3000:1
Number of colours
- Joybee GP1:16.78 million colours
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range
- Joybee GP1:31 - 79 kHz
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Joybee GP1:50 - 85 Hz
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):48 - 85 Hz
RMS rated power
- Joybee GP1:2 W
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):3 W
Power consumption (typical)
- Joybee GP1:60 W
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):430 W

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Comparison of Joybee GP1, SP840
38 specifications	A BenQ Joybee GP1 View product	B BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Model SP840 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	100 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 79 kHz	31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	50 - 85 Hz	48 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20°
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.5 - 28.2 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	3 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	60 W	430 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	640 g	3.4 kg
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo Mini Jack
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	57 x 120 x 136 mm	95 x 254 x 325 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.50 - 2.76
Power requirementsDiffers	100-240V AC 50-60 Hz	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
ResolutionDiffers	858 x 600 pixels	1080
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source

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