Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs NEC NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 26identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:DLP
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Light source type
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:Laser
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:20000 h
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:10000 h
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
  • Zoom ratio
    • LW61ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:Fixed
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.33:1

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92 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 12 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 40°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one80000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one31 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one23 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h4000 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.33:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)YesYes
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs32 dB31 dB
HDCPDiffersNoYes
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs270 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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-10 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.1 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers393.5 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers298 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm164 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 ports11
S-Video portYesYes
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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