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BenQ MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) vs Samsung SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White

36specifications compared
20differ
16identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):2800 ANSI lumens
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):DLP
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):4000:1
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:2000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):812.8 - 7620 mm (32 - 300")
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
Horizontal scan range
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):31 - 82 kHz
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:30 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):48 - 85 Hz
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:56 - 75 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):40°
- SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White:±20°

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Comparison of MW512, SP-M250S
81 specifications	A BenQ MW512 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model MW512 View product	B Samsung SP-M250S 2500 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) White Model SP-M250S View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	812.8 - 7620 mm (32 - 300")	762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.88 - 13.90 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 82 kHz	30 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	56 - 75 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	±20°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	230 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	184 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75.8%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.95 - 24.18 mm	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, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	2	0
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Game, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, Standard
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, c-UL, FCC-B, CE, CCC
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	7 W
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	265 W	300 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.25 kg	2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	279 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	229 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	79 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.3 kg	4.5 kg
Other features1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	412 x 322 x 215 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	265 x 210 x 100 mm	279 x 229 x 79 mm
MountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	front / rear
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	F= 2.51 - 2.69	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1200 x 800 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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