Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs BenQ PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2200 ANSI lumens
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:1000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:WXGA (1280x720)
Projection distance
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):10
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:1.84 - 16.22 m
Service life of light source
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3000 h
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:2000 h
Lamp power
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):200 W
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:250 W
DVI port
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):Yes
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:No
Power consumption (typical)
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):285 W
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:320 W
Weight
- MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2.67 kg
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:9.5 kg

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Comparison of MP721c, PE8720
52 specifications	A BenQ MP721c 2200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MP721c View product	B BenQ PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour Model PE8720 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	1000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x720)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	787.4 - 7620 mm (31 - 300")	596.9 - 7620 mm (23.5 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	10	1.84 - 16.22 m
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.03 cm (0.8")
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	2000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 82 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	48 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	250 W
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multicolour
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	285 W	320 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.67 kg	9.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	492 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	444 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CompatibilityKnown for one	HDTV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	278 x 94 x 219.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	F=2.6 - 2.77	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	20.4 - 23.5 mm	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

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