Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

62specifications compared
15differ
47identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:±40°
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000 h
Focal length range
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:22.08 - 24.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2.55 - 3.06
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratio
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.2:1
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.1:1

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Comparison of MW523, MX522
88 specifications	A BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model MW523 View product	B BenQ MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX522 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")	863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	-40 - 40°
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 25.6 mm	22.08 - 24.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.55 - 3.06	2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.49 - 1.79:1	1.97 - 2.17:1
OffsetDiffers	125%	130%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 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
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB connector type	USB Type-B	USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Featuresidentical
Noise level	32 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	30 dB	30 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
TimeshiftKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Portable projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Portable
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Ceiling	Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	240 W	240 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
Width	302.8 mm	302.8 mm
Depth	221.8 mm	221.8 mm
HeightDiffers	103.8 mm	111.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
RS-232 ports	1	1
Audio inputKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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