Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs NEC NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

16specifications compared
13differ
3identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2000 ANSI lumens
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
Horizontal scan range
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):31 - 79 kHz
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):50 - 85 Hz
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3500 h
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3000 h
Lamp power
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):180 W
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):230 W
Focal length range
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):21.95 - 24.18 mm
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):19.8 - 23.7 mm
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2
- NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1

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Comparison of MP523, NP600
35 specifications	A BenQ MP523 2000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MP523 View product	B NEC NP600 3500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model NP600 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	300	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 79 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	50 - 85 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	180 W	230 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.95 - 24.18 mm	19.8 - 23.7 mm
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.97 - 2.16:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
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
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	35 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	325 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 features2 differ
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
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	108 x 215 x 273 mm	308 x 262 x 93.5 mm
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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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