Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White vs BenQ MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White

59specifications compared
25differ
34identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:2500 ANSI lumens
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:± 15°
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:3500 h
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4000 h
Lamp power
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:230 W
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:210 W
Focal length range
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:5.22 mm
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2.6 - 6.9 mm
Offset
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:144%
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:130%

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Comparison of LX60ST, MX815ST
83 specifications	A BenQ LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White Model LX60ST View product	B BenQ MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX815ST View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	31 - 102 kHz	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 15°	-40 - 40°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13000:1
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6500 h	6500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	210 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.22 mm	2.6 - 6.9 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Fixed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.36:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetDiffers	144%	130%
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
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
Features4 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	32 dB	27 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, INC, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue, White	White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	321 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5.3 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	322.8 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	236.9 mm	114.4 mm
Package weightKnown for one	7.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	339 x 322.8 x 236.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1

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