Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs BenQ MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey

50specifications compared
27differ
23identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3500 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1524 - 4572 mm (60 - 180")
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
Service life of light source
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4000 h
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:10000 h
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:4000 h
Zoom ratio
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.3:1
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:Fixed
Throw ratio
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.21 - 1.57
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:0.35:1
Offset
- MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:120%
- MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:148%

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Comparison of MW571, MW855UST
81 specifications	A BenQ MW571 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model MW571 View product	B BenQ MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey Model MW855UST View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 4572 mm (60 - 180")	2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
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, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 + 25°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	4000 h
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	196 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 mm
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.21 - 1.57	0.35:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	148%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.88 - 21.88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.59 - 2.87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	2	1
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)	Yes	Yes
Remote (IR) output	1	1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	ALB, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, 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	10 W	20 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Wall
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	265 W	320 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	5 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	373.3 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	130.2 mm
HeightDiffers	88.7 mm	287.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Contrast ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000:1
Display aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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