Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs BenQ MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White

60specifications compared
25differ
35identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-15 - 15°
Service life of light source
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4500 h
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:10000 h
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:7000 h

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Comparison of MW526, MX842UST
79 specifications	A BenQ MW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model MW526 View product	B BenQ MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX842UST View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 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 ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 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°	-15 - 15°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	7000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	240 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.56 - 2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.5 - 1.65:1	0.47:1
OffsetDiffers	100%	153%
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53
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 & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	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
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player type	Not included	Not included
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	33 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Portable
Product colour	White	White
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	330 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	5.4 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	322.8 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	236.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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