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BenQ MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White vs NEC P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 29identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:10000:1
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:150000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16:9
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3
  • Number of colours
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1.073 billion colours
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16.78 million colours
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:15 - 102 kHz
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:50 - 120 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15 - 100 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:-15 - 15°
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:- 25 - 25°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MH856UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:-15 - 15°
    • P502HL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:- 30 - 30°

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Comparison of MH856UST, P502HL
108 specifications
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolution1080p (1920x1080)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:1150000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:94:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2258.1 - 2794 mm (88.9 - 110")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 - 14.2 m
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 102 kHz50 - 120 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz15 - 100 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-15 - 15°- 25 - 25°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-15 - 15°- 30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.68 cm (0.66")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMD
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaser
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h20000 h
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one7000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.2 - 31.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 2.5
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.7:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.33:11.24 - 2.11:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.28 - -0.28°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 - 0.62°
OffsetDiffers150%62%
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one2.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
3DYesYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB, USB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Progressive scan outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)33 dB33 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSA UL 1950 FCC, CSA 950 (C-UL), NOM
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated power20 W20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsYesYes
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersACAC/Battery
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.3 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source442 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source347 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one380 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5 kg8.8 kg
WidthDiffers373.3 mm469 mm
DepthDiffers287.5 mm365 mm
HeightDiffers130.2 mm137 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
RS-232 ports11

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