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BenQ MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 31identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2800 ANSI lumens
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:31 - 90 kHz
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:31 - 102 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:50 - 120 Hz
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:190 W
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:230 W
  • Focal length range
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2.55 - 3.06 mm
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3
  • DVI port
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:No
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Yes

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Comparison of MW516, MW712
65 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)10000:110000:1
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 90 kHz31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers50 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6500 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W230 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one6500 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 25.6 mm2.55 - 3.06 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeAutoAuto
Zoom ratio1.2:11.2:1
Video1 differ
Full HDNoNo
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Featuresidentical
Noise level29 dB29 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one27 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs245 W285 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.45 kg2.45 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source302 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source232.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)302 x 232.7 x 124 mm302 x 232.7 x 124 mm
RS-232 ports11
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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