Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White

61specifications compared
30differ
31identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2800 ANSI lumens
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:13000:1
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:10000:1
Horizontal scan range
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:31 - 90 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:40°
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6500 h
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:6000 h
Focal length range
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2.55 - 3.06
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2.52 - 2.73

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Comparison of MW519, MW817ST
82 specifications	A BenQ MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model MW519 View product	B BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White Model MW817ST View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	31 - 90 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-40 - 40°
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.54 - 1.71 m
Light source1 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6500 h	6000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 25.6 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.55 - 3.06	2.52 - 2.73
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.41 - 1.69:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	125%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Video1 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, 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	German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw projector
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	245 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	1 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	111.8 mm	113.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3, 16:9
Audio inputKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0

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