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BenQ MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 39identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:31 - 102 kHz
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:31 - 90 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:50 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:230 W
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:190 W
  • Focal length range
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2.55 - 3.06 mm
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.51 - 2.69 mm
  • Zoom type
    • MW712 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Auto
    • MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Manual

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Comparison of MW712, MX514
63 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)10000:110000:1
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance0 - 2 m0 - 2 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 102 kHz31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6500 h6500 h
Lamp powerDiffers230 W190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusAutoAuto
Focal length rangeDiffers2.55 - 3.06 mm2.51 - 2.69 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeDiffersAutoManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.97 - 2.17:1
Videoidentical
Full HDNoNo
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutions1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portYesYes
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
USB connector typeMini-USB BMini-USB B
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB27 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower, Yes
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs285 W245 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.45 kg2.45 kg
Width302 mm302 mm
Depth124 mm124 mm
Height232.7 mm232.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Audio input11
Audio output11
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)302 x 232.7 x 124 mm302 x 232.7 x 124 mm
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RS-232 ports11

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