Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) vs Epson EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600)

32specifications compared
15differ
17identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):DLP
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):2500:1
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):400:1
Horizontal scan range
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):31 - 82 kHz
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):15 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):48 - 85 Hz
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):50 - 85 Hz
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):1
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):2
HDMI ports quantity
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):1
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):0
RMS rated power
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):10 W
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):1 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600):0 - 40 °C
- EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600):5 - 35 °C

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Comparison of MP512ST, EMP-30
49 specifications	A BenQ MP512ST 2200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Model MP512ST View product	B Epson EMP-30 LCD SVGA (800x600) Model EMP-30 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for one	2200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2500:1	400:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	698.5 - 7620 mm (27.5 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 82 kHz	15 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	3000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	4000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	185 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	1 W
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	280 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.9 kg
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	255 x 214 x 90 mm	309 x 93 x 219 mm
Lens focal rangeDiffers	2.5	2.0
Power requirementsDiffers	100-240V, 50/60Hz	100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 768 pixels
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 10°
Digital keystone correctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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