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
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:12000:1
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
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
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)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
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
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
Power2 differ
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
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
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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