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BenQ MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 25identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2800 ANSI lumens
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x720)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")
  • Vertical scan range
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:50 - 120 Hz
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:48 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:4000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:190 W
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:220 W
  • Focal length range
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:10.16 - 11.16 mm
  • Zoom ratio
    • MW516 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.2:1
    • W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:1.1:1

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Comparison of MW516, W710ST
80 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)10000:110000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range31 - 90 kHz31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers50 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W220 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one6500 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 25.6 mm10.16 - 11.16 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.77 - 2.86
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.719 - 0.79:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136%
Zoom typeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers02
Microphone inYesYes
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs27 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Custom, Game
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs245 W300 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg3.6 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source119 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one302 x 232.7 x 124 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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