Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

34specifications compared
23differ
11identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1524 - 4572 mm (60 - 180")
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distance (wide)
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.57 - 4.71 m
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.85 - 8.45 m
Projection distance (tele)
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2.04 - 6.12 m
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.4 - 13.71 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:30°
Light source type
- MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Lamp
- PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:Laser

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of MW571H, L500W
87 specifications	A BenQ MW571H data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model MW571H View product	B Epson PowerLite L500W Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model L500W View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3300 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	2500000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 4572 mm (60 - 180")	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distance (wide)Differs	1.57 - 4.71 m	0.85 - 8.45 m
Projection distance (tele)Differs	2.04 - 6.12 m	1.4 - 13.71 m
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
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	DMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.79 - 2.92 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2500000:1
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	30000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	196 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.59 - 2.87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.3:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.21 - 1.57:1	1.38 - 2.24:1
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	33 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Portable
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	265 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50-60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 1499 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	1.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	283 mm	439 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	305 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	119 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More data projector comparisons

All data projector comparisons