Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White vs BenQ MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White

62specifications compared
24differ
38identical
23known 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
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, 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")
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, 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°
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:±40°
Service life of light source
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:3500 h
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:4000 h
Lamp power
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:230 W
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:210 W
Throw ratio
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:0.36:1
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:0.61:1
Offset
- LX60ST data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:144%
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:130%

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Comparison of LX60ST, MX816ST
85 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 MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White Model MX816ST View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3000 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)	13000:1	13000:1
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°
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
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 rangeKnown for one	5.22 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratio	Fixed	Fixed
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	0.36:1	0.61:1
OffsetDiffers	144%	130%
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)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 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 & interfaces1 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 in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector type	USB Type-B	USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Features5 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	32 dB	29 dB
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
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, Swedish, 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	Grey, 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, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	321 W	275 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
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	278 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 guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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