Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs NEC NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800)

17specifications compared
14differ
3identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2000 ANSI lumens
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):LCD
Projector native resolution
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibility
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):300
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):533.4 - 7620 mm (21 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3500 h
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):3000 h
Lamp power
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):180 W
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):210 W
Focal length range
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):21.95 - 24.18 mm
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1.7 - 2 mm
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2
- NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1

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Comparison of MP523, NP500W
42 specifications	A BenQ MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MP523 View product	B NEC NP500W 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Model NP500W 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	300	533.4 - 7620 mm (21 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7/11
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 79 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	180 W	210 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.95 - 24.18 mm	1.7 - 2 mm
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.97 - 2.16:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Featuresidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; TÜV GS; RoHS; Gost-R
Noise levelKnown for one	33 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	7 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	295 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.98 kg
Other features3 differ
Audio outputDiffers	1	Yes
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	108 x 215 x 273 mm	308 x 262 x 93.5 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.8 - 23.7mm
Power requirementsDiffers	90 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz	200-240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source

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