Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

54specifications compared
31differ
23identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:3000:1
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1193.8 - 7620 mm (47 - 300")
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:0.431 - 3.231 m
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:0 - 2 m
Horizontal scan range
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:3000 h
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h

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Comparison of MP780ST+, MX514
82 specifications	A BenQ MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model MP780ST+ View product	B BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX514 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	10000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1193.8 - 7620 mm (47 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.431 - 3.231 m	0 - 2 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 102 kHz	31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	6500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	185 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.9 mm	2.51 - 2.69 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	2.6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	0.49 - 0.91:1	1.97 - 2.17:1
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	Yes	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	27 dB	27 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	25 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	2 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop, Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Power, Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	260 W	245 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.7 kg	2.45 kg
WidthDiffers	329.5 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	248.5 mm	124 mm
HeightDiffers	130 mm	232.7 mm
Package weightKnown for one	5.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Audio input	1	1
Audio output	1	1
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	329.5 x 248.5 x 130 mm	302 x 232.7 x 124 mm
Power LED	Yes	Yes
RS-232 ports	1	1

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