Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

31specifications compared
22differ
9identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 13,200 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (17000 ANSI lumens vs 3800 ANSI lumens). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 2,985,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (3000000:1 vs 15000:1). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the BenQ MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (20000 h vs 6000 h). Only the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has Ethernet LAN. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black.

Projector brightness
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3800 ANSI lumens
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15000:1
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3000000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1778 - 3810 mm (70 - 150")
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Projection distance
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2.3 - 5.4 m
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:0.68 - 80.77 m
Horizontal scan range
- MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15 - 102 kHz
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15 - 153 kHz

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Comparison of MH560C, A175U-B
69 specifications	A BenQ MH560C 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model MH560C View product	B Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model A175U-B View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3800 ANSI lumens	17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Smart projectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1778 - 3810 mm (70 - 150")	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers	2.3 - 5.4 m	0.68 - 80.77 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.07 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 153 kHz
Vertical scan range	24 - 120 Hz	24 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	108%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Motorized
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 25%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-65 - 65%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
3G-SDI inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	43 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	37 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	295 W	990 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	890 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	28.7 kg
WidthDiffers	296 mm	599 mm
DepthDiffers	236.8 mm	490 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	238 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	AC	AC
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR

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