Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP522 ST vs Epson EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800)

17specifications compared
10differ
7identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP522 ST:2000 ANSI lumens
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MP522 ST:DLP
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):LCD
Projector native resolution
- MP522 ST:XGA (1024x768)
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MP522 ST:1000:1
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):2000:1
Lamp power
- MP522 ST:185 W
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):170 W
RMS rated power
- MP522 ST:5 W
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1 W
Power consumption (typical)
- MP522 ST:280 W
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):230 W
Power consumption (standby)
- MP522 ST:5 W
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):5.5 W

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Comparison of MP522 ST, EB-1730
35 specifications	A BenQ MP522 ST View product	B Epson EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Model EB-1730 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	2000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.78 cm (0.7")
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	27.5/300	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 82 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	48 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	185 W	170 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.1 - 19.3 mm
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.6:1
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	1 W
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	280 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	5 W	5.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	255 x 90 x 214 mm	202 x 284 x 65 mm
Lens systemDiffers	F= 2.5, f=10 mm	F=1.58 - 1.68
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	D-Sub 15 x 1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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