Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP525 ST vs BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200)

24specifications compared
15differ
9identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP525 ST:2500 ANSI lumens
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MP525 ST:XGA (1024x768)
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MP525 ST:2600:1
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MP525 ST:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Number of colours
- MP525 ST:16.78 million colours
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range
- MP525 ST:31 - 82 kHz
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):31 - 92 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MP525 ST:±40°
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):20°
Lamp power
- MP525 ST:220 W
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):330 W

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Comparison of MP525 ST, SP840
39 specifications	A BenQ MP525 ST View product	B BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Model SP840 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2600:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 82 kHz	31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan range	48 - 85 Hz	48 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	20°
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	2000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	3000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	330 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.5 - 28.2 mm
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.9 - 1.08:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
Composite video in	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	3 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	430 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.4 kg
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:9
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo Mini Jack
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	255 x 90 x 214 mm	95 x 254 x 325 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.50 - 2.76
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080
Lens systemKnown for one	F=2.6 - 2.8, f=10.0 ~ 12.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown 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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