Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White vs NEC MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

Add a product
  • 48specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:5000 ANSI lumens
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3400 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Projection distance
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.8 - 9.6 m
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.89 - 10.94 m
  • Light source type
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:Laser
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:20000 h
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:10000 h
  • Focal length range
    • LK952 Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:14.3 - 22.9 mm
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:19.1 - 22.9 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of LK952, MC342X
109 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens3400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:94:3
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.8 - 9.6 m0.89 - 10.94 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one1.8 - 6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (tele)Known for one2.88 - 9.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one3000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one24 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.19 cm (0.47")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for oneDMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000:1
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h10000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15000 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers14.3 - 22.9 mm19.1 - 22.9 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.81 - 2.12.1 - 2.25
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Optical zoomKnown for one1.6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.36 - 2.18:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one-60 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one-23 - 23%Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one1.6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 576 (WSVGA), 1024 x 600, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1051024 x 768 (XGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity11
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) out11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
12V triggerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers40 dB37 dB
Noise level (high brightness)Known for one40 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Differs38 dB29 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, VietnameseUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesDiffers3029
Screen mirroringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Air filterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionYesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; EAC; ErP; TUEV Type Approved; WEEE
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeiling, FloorDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one520 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs585 W288 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one390 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source196 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Supplier featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °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 source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers10.1 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers490 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers380 mm261 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm104.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneWireless/WiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown 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
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85286200Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbsKnown for one1 bulb(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More data projector comparisons

All data projector comparisons