Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB

52specifications compared
34differ
18identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:1600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:DLP
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1193.8 - 7620 mm (47 - 300")
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:100
Projection distance
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:0.431 - 3.231 m
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:2.9 - 6.37 m
Service life of light source
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:3000 h
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:4000 h
Lamp power
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:185 W
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:200 W
Focal length range
- MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:6.9 mm
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB:22.5 - 47.2 mm

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Comparison of MP780ST+, PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB
90 specifications	A BenQ MP780ST+ Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model MP780ST+ View product	B Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 9700UB View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	1600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	3000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1193.8 - 7620 mm (47 - 300")	100
Projection distanceDiffers	0.431 - 3.231 m	2.9 - 6.37 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	4000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	185 W	200 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.9 mm	22.5 - 47.2 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Differs	2.6	2
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.49 - 0.91:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
3D ReadyDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	0
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 typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	27 dB	28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	25 dB	22 dB
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Vivid photo
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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	260 W	297 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.4 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	7.3 kg
WidthDiffers	329.5 mm	449.5 mm
DepthDiffers	248.5 mm	393.7 mm
HeightDiffers	130 mm	144.7 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
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	2.35:1
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	329.5 x 248.5 x 130 mm	449.5 x 393.7 x 144.7 mm
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °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	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2286 m
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, UL, ICES, CSA

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