Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey vs BenQ MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White

59specifications compared
27differ
32identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:3500 ANSI lumens
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:13000:1
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2600:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:3500 h
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:5000 h
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:4000 h
Lamp power
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:240 W
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:225 W
Focal length range
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:16.88 - 21.88 mm
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:5.45 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:2.59 - 2.87
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2.7

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Comparison of MW721, MW870UST
84 specifications	A BenQ MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey Model MW721 View product	B BenQ MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model MW870UST View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	2600:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	225 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	5.45 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2.7
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.21 - 1.57:1	0.37:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	125%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Features1 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	31 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Portable projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Portable
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	375 W	310 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	4.1 kg
WidthDiffers	311 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	278 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	154 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	USB, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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