Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black vs BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver

65specifications compared
32differ
33identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:13000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:15000 - 102 kHz
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:± 40°
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:± 30°
Service life of light source
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2500 h
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:4000 h

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Comparison of MH740, MW824ST
80 specifications	A BenQ MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model MH740 View product	B BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver Model MW824ST View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	11000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")	1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15000 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	± 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	310 W	210 W
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.7 - 31.05 mm	0 - 7.51 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.42 - 2.97	0 - 2.8
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.5:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.378 - 2.067:1	0.52:1
OffsetDiffers	130%	110%
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	33 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, SCR, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	370 W	290 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	300 W	240 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.7 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	114.8 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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