Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs BenQ W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White

67specifications compared
23differ
44identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20000:1
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:16:9
Lamp power
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:200 W
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:240 W
Zoom ratio
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.1:1
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:1.2:1
Throw ratio
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.55 - 1.7
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:1.47 - 1.76:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2
- W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White:1

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Comparison of MW550, W1700
85 specifications	A BenQ MW550 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model MW550 View product	B BenQ W1700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black, White Model W1700 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 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, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.19 cm (0.47")
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	10000 h	10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	240 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.57 - 18.67 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.94 - 2.06
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.55 - 1.7	1.47 - 1.76:1
Offset	110%	110%
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a/2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
Remote (IR) output	2	2
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Farsi, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese	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, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	5 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	330 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage 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	2.3 kg	4.2 kg
WidthDiffers	296 mm	353 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	135 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	135 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Security updates end dateKnown for one	31/12/2024	Unknown — not stated by the source

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