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BenQ MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) vs NEC M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 9identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):2800 ANSI lumens
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):DLP
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):4000:1
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):812.8 - 7620 mm (32 - 300")
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):31 - 82 kHz
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 100 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):48 - 85 Hz
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:50 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):4500 h
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):6000 h
    • M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h

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Comparison of MW512, M300W
69 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs4000:12000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers812.8 - 7620 mm (32 - 300")635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 - 14.7 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 82 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers48 - 85 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W230 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21.95 - 24.18 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1440 x 1050, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers20
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 dB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; EuP; TÜV GS; RoHS; TCO; Gost-R
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 800 pixels
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs265 W302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W0.4 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source236 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg2.99 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source339 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source257 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 mm
Package weightKnown for one3.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:3, 16:916:10
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz100-240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz
RS-232 ports11
ResolutionDiffers1200 x 800 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one265 x 210 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneF= 2.51 - 2.69Unknown — not stated by the source

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