Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Viewsonic Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black

44specifications compared
22differ
22identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3300 ANSI lumens
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4500 h
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:6000 h
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:6500 h
Throw ratio
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.96 - 2.15:1
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1.1 - 1.5:1
Offset
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:120%
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:130%
Analog signal format system
- MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
- Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:Not supported

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Comparison of MW526A, Pro7827HD
80 specifications	A BenQ MW526A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model MW526A View product	B Viewsonic Pro7827HD Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model Pro7827HD View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3300 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22000:1
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	6500 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	1900 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 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 ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.96 - 2.15:1	1.1 - 1.5:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	130%
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3x
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Not supported
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 352, 640 x 360, 640 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 640 x 512, 640 x 544, 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 720 x 350, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 752 x 582, 768 x 432, 768 x 494, 768 x 576, 800 x 448, 800 x 450, 800 x 480 (WVGA), 800 x 592, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 848 x 480, 854 x 480 (WVGA), 900 x 720	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
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	1	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	31 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	350 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 voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	316 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	103.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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