Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White vs Epson Powerlite W32+

50specifications compared
26differ
24identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:3500 ANSI lumens
- Powerlite W32+:3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:DLP
- Powerlite W32+:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- Powerlite W32+:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:20000:1
- Powerlite W32+:15000:1
Keystone correction, vertical
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
- Powerlite W32+:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:3000 h
- Powerlite W32+:5000 h
Lamp power
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:240 W
- Powerlite W32+:200 W
Focal length range
- MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
- Powerlite W32+:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of MU686, Powerlite W32+
97 specifications	A BenQ MU686 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White Model MU686 View product	B Epson Powerlite W32+View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 10.8 m
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 ANSI lumens
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	7500 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.15 - 1.5:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	100%	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
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
MHL versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Cinema, Custom, 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	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	350 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	261 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	331 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	246.2 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	129.4 mm	82 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC, USB, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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