Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs BenQ MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 33identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3400 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15000:1
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
  • Service life of light source
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:500 h
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:600 h
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:10000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:203 W
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:200 W
  • Zoom ratio
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.2:1
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:Fixed
  • Throw ratio
    • MW526AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55 - 1.86‎
    • MW826ST data projector Short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.49:1

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Comparison of MW526AE, MW826ST
71 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3300 ANSI lumens3400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:120000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Vertical scan range23 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)102 kHz102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers500 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs600 h10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers203 W200 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one21.8 - 25.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.46 - 2.66Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:1Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers1.55 - 1.86‎0.49:1
OffsetDiffers104%105%
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.9 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneFrame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutions640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
PC in (D-Sub)YesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningDiffersBusinessShort throw
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs252 W260 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one260 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one211 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.41 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers332.4 mm296 mm
DepthDiffers214.3 mm239 mm
HeightDiffers99 mm120 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C

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