Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black vs BenQ TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White

59specifications compared
28differ
31identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:15000 - 102 kHz
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:± 40°
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2500 h
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3000 h
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:6500 h
Focal length range
- MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:20.7 - 31.05 mm
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16.88 - 21.88 mm

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Comparison of MH740, TH681
84 specifications	A BenQ MH740 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model MH740 View product	B BenQ TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model TH681 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	11000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")	1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15000 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	-40 - 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	6500 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	310 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.7 - 31.05 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.42 - 2.97	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.5:1	1.3:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.378 - 2.067:1	1.15 - 1.5:1
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutions	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 & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
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 typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	33 dB	28 dB
Preset modesDiffers	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
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
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	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 positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	370 W	270 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 voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.7 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	311.8 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	244.1 mm
HeightDiffers	114.8 mm	104.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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