Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White vs BenQ TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White

56specifications compared
22differ
34identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:16:10
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
Service life of light source
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4000 h
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:10000 h
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 h
Focal length range
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:21 - 25.6 mm
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2.59 - 2.89
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratio
- MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:1.2:1
- TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.3:1

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Comparison of MW529E, TH683
93 specifications	A BenQ MW529E data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White Model MW529E View product	B BenQ TH683 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model TH683 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3300 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x720)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibility	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
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
Horizontal synchronization (max)	102 kHz	102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)	15 kHz	15 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000:1
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.023 kHz
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	5000 h
Lamp power	210 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 25.6 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.89	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.3:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.49 - 1.79:1	1.15 - 1.5
Offset	115%	115%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formats	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Colour modes (2D)Known for one	Auto, Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutions	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bright cinema, Cinema, Game, Sports
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4a	1.4b
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
Remote (IR) outputDiffers	1	2
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MHL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	250 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	207 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
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.65 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	346.2 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	214.8 mm
HeightDiffers	111.8 mm	101.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C

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