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BenQ MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs BenQ MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 33identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector native resolution
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:10000 h
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:6000 h
  • Focal length range
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:10.2 - 12.24 mm
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:21 - 23.1 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2.6 - 2.78
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2.56 - 2.8
  • Zoom ratio
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1.2:1
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1.1:1
  • Throw ratio
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:0.72 - 0.87:1
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1.86 - 2.04:1
  • Full HD
    • MW621ST Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:No
    • MX505 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:Yes

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Comparison of MW621ST, MX505
89 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightness3000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)13000:113000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 kHz
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4500 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h6000 h
Lamp power190 W190 W
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers10.2 - 12.24 mm21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.6 - 2.782.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.72 - 0.87:11.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetKnown for one105%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AUX inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AMini-USB B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level33 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
TimeshiftKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs247 W270 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 W
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers287.3 mm283 mm
DepthDiffers232.6 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers114.4 mm95 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11

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