Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MP782 ST vs BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200)

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MP782 ST:2500 ANSI lumens
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MP782 ST:WXGA (1280x800)
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):WUXGA (1920x1200)
Number of colours
- MP782 ST:16.78 million colours
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range
- MP782 ST:31 - 93 kHz
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MP782 ST:48 - 86 Hz
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):48 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- MP782 ST:3000 h
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MP782 ST:4000 h
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):3000 h
Lamp power
- MP782 ST:210 W
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):330 W

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Comparison of MP782 ST, SP840
39 specifications	A BenQ MP782 ST View product	B BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Model SP840 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 93 kHz	31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 86 Hz	48 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	330 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.5 - 28.2 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Composite video in	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	2	2
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	3 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	315 W	430 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	3.4 kg
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo Mini Jack
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	290 x 94 x 278.6 mm	95 x 254 x 325 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.50 - 2.76
Power requirementsDiffers	100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source

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