Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black vs BenQ LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

75specifications compared
27differ
48identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:5000 ANSI lumens
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Vertical scan range
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:24 - 120 Hz
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:23 - 120 Hz
Matrix size
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:1.19 cm (0.47")
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.65 cm (0.65")
Focal length range
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:8.6 - 9.4 mm
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:1.83 - 1.86
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2.42 - 297
Zoom capability
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:Yes
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:No
Zoom ratio
- LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black:1.1:1
- LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5:1

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Comparison of LU951ST, LW720
101 specifications	A BenQ LU951ST Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black Model LU951ST View product	B BenQ LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model LW720 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	100000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	24 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.19 cm (0.47")	1.65 cm (0.65")
Matrix type	DMD	DMD
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100000:1
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Laser	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Lens system6 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	8.6 - 9.4 mm	20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.83 - 1.86	2.42 - 297
Zoom capabilityDiffers	Yes	No
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.81 - 0.88:1	1.45 - 2.24:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	-23 - 23%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeDiffers	-60 - 60%	0 - 12.5%
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112.5%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
12V trigger	Yes	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	35 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Air filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Presentation	Presentation
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	475 W	300 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Differs	530 W	320 W
Power consumption (network standby)	2 W	2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	365 W	280 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50-60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 3000 m	0 - 1499 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	5.6 kg
WidthDiffers	490 mm	410 mm
DepthDiffers	380 mm	272 mm
HeightDiffers	159 mm	158 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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