Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200)

29specifications compared
20differ
9identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):WUXGA (1920x1200)
Number of colours
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):16.78 million colours
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):31 - 82 kHz
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):31 - 92 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):±40°
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):20°
Service life of light source
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3000 h
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):4000 h
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):3000 h
Lamp power
- MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):210 W
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):330 W

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Comparison of MP525P, SP840
47 specifications	A BenQ MP525P Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MP525P View product	B BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Model SP840 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibility	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 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 source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	330 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.95 - 23 mm	23.5 - 28.2 mm
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.86 - 2.04:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	33 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	3 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	430 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	3.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:9
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	255 x 90 x 214 mm	95 x 254 x 325 mm
Lens systemKnown for one	F=2.55 - 2.65	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo Mini Jack
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.50 - 2.76
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080

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