Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs BenQ W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1100 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2000:1
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):5000:1
Horizontal scan range
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):31 - 82 kHz
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):15 - 75 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):48 - 85 Hz
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):50 - 100 Hz
Service life of light source
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):4000 h
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2000 h
Lamp power
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):220 W
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):140 W
Zoom ratio
- MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1.15:1
- W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1.2:1

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Comparison of MP721, W500
29 specifications	A BenQ MP721 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MP721 View product	B BenQ W500 1100 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model W500 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	1100 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	5000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	787.4 - 7620 mm (31 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 82 kHz	15 - 75 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	50 - 100 Hz
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	2000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	140 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.6 - 2.77 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.15:1	1.2:1
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	285 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.67 kg	3.9 kg
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:9
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	278 x 220.2 x 100.3 mm	349 x 120 x 277 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	VGA in; S-video in; Component Video in; Composite Video in; PC audio in; VGA out; USB; Serial RS232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema

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