Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

61specifications compared
24differ
37identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX600 data projector 3200 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
- MX600 data projector 3200 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")
- MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:±40°
- MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4500 h
- MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 h
Lamp power
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:190 W
- MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:210 W
Focal length range
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
- MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm

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Comparison of MW523, MX600
82 specifications	A BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model MW523 View product	B BenQ MX600 data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX600 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3200 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
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 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°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 W
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 25.6 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.55 - 3.06	2.57 - 2.65
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.49 - 1.79:1	1.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetDiffers	125%	120%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 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
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, 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
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioning	Business	Business
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Ceiling	Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	293 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
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	103.8 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
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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