Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black vs BenQ PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey

61specifications compared
32differ
29identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2800:1
Native aspect ratio
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2032 - 12700 mm (80 - 500")
Horizontal scan range
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:15000 - 102 kHz
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:23 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:± 40°
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:- 30 + 30°

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Comparison of MH740, PW9500
83 specifications	A BenQ MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model MH740 View product	B BenQ PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey Model PW9500 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	5700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	11000:1	2800:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")	2032 - 12700 mm (80 - 500")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15000 - 102 kHz	31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	- 30 + 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:10
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	2500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	310 W	280 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	20.7 - 31.05 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.42 - 2.97	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.5:1	1.3:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.378 - 2.067:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video3 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 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 & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector type	USB Type-B	USB Type-B
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
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
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	33 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesDiffers	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Game, Presentation, Standard
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	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	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Swedish
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	370 W	710 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.7 kg	16.5 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	508 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	390 mm
HeightDiffers	114.8 mm	196 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeDiffers	IR	Wired
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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