Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey

59specifications compared
27differ
32identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2800 ANSI lumens
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:3000 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibility
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:40°
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4500 h
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6500 h
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:5000 h
Lamp power
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:190 W
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:210 W
Zoom ratio
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.2:1
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:Fixed
Throw ratio
- MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.41 - 1.69:1
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:0.49:1

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Comparison of MW519, MW821ST
78 specifications	A BenQ MW519 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model MW519 View product	B BenQ MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey Model MW821ST View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6500 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 25.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.55 - 3.06	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.41 - 1.69:1	0.49:1
OffsetDiffers	125%	110%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutions	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	26 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	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	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
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	245 W	300 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	311.8 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	244.1 mm
HeightDiffers	111.8 mm	113 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1

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