Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP721c Mainstream-projector vs NEC NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:2200 ANSI lumens
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:DLP
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:2000:1
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1600:1
Screen size compatibility
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:787.4 - 7620 mm (31 - 300")
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:31 - 82 kHz
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:48 - 85 Hz
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):50 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:4000 h
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2000 h
Lamp power
- MP721c Mainstream-projector:220 W
- NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):200 W

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Comparison of MP721c Mainstream-projector, NP50
52 specifications	A BenQ MP721c Mainstream-projector View product	B NEC NP50 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model NP50 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	1600:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	787.4 - 7620 mm (31 - 300")	838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.45 - 13.43 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2350 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 82 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.4 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 - 2.34
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 480p, 576p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	28 dB	35 dB
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	285 W	265 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.67 kg	1.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	246 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	177 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
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
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	278 x 220.2 x 100.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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