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BenQ MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 37identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2800 ANSI lumens
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
  • Focal length range
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.51 - 2.69 mm
  • Zoom type
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Auto
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Manual
  • Zoom ratio
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.2:1
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.1:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3
  • DVI port
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:No
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Yes
  • Noise level
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:29 dB
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:27 dB

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Comparison of MW516, MX514
68 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
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 range31 - 90 kHz31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source6000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6500 h
Lamp power190 W190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one6500 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 25.6 mm2.51 - 2.69 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeDiffersAutoManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.97 - 2.17:1
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)
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 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) in00
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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB27 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one27 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power2 W2 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower, Yes
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)245 W245 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 source4:3
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
Power LEDYesYes
RS-232 ports11

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