Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

66specifications compared
10differ
56identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Keystone correction, vertical
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:±40°
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:40°
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3
Audio (L/R) in
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2
Audio (L/R) out
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1
Product type
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Standard throw projector
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Portable projector
Market positioning
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Business
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Home cinema
Height
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:103.8 mm
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:111.8 mm
Cables included
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:VGA
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:AC, VGA

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Comparison of MW523, TW523
81 specifications	A BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model MW523 View product	B BenQ TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model TW523 View product
Projector1 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibility	990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")	990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 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°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40°
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focal length range	21 - 25.6 mm	21 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.55 - 3.06	2.55 - 3.06
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratio	1.49 - 1.79:1	1.49 - 1.79:1
Offset	125%	125%
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)	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
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	2
Audio (L/R) outDiffers	0	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	32 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	30 dB	30 dB
HDCP	No	No
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, Thai, Turkish
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Portable projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colour	Black	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
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 content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
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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