Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs NEC V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

51specifications compared
28differ
23identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2800 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:13000:1
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000:1
Horizontal scan range
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4500 h
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
Lamp power
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:190 W
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:225 W
Throw ratio
- MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.49 - 1.79:1
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55 - 1.7:1

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Comparison of MW523, V281W
88 specifications	A BenQ MW523 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model MW523 View product	B NEC V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model V281W View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")	1930.4 - 19354.8 mm (76 - 762")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	±40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - 11 m
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	225 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 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 ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.49 - 1.79:1	1.55 - 1.7:1
OffsetKnown for one	125%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, 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)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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 typeKnown for one	USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	33 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	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
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, ErP, TUV GS
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	7 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	268 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	103.8 mm	95 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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