Product comparison · 2 data projectors

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

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	A BenQ MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model MW512 View product	B NEC M300W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model M300W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	812.8 - 7620 mm (32 - 300")	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7 - 14.7 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 82 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	230 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.95 - 24.18 mm	17.5 - 29 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 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 quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	2	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; EuP; TÜV GS; RoHS; TCO; Gost-R
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Portable
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 pixels
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	265 W	302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	236 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °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	-20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.25 kg	2.99 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	339 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	257 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 mm
Package weightKnown for one	3.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	100-240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz
ResolutionDiffers	1200 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	265 x 210 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	F= 2.51 - 2.69	Unknown — not stated by the source

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