Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver vs NEC PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 25identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:550 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:DLP
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:13000:1
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:16:10
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:31 - 102 kHz
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:23 - 120 Hz
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:48 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • MW663 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:4000 h
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h

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Comparison of MW663, PA550W
90 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens550 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:12000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 102 kHz15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±40°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.9 - 21.9 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.6 - 2.91.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.3:12.0:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 - 3.0:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.3 - 3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.1 - 5°
OffsetKnown for one120%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB31 dB
HDCPDiffersNoYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, FCC, CSA, NOM
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs303 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.75 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers312 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers104 mm164 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
RS-232 ports11

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