Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey vs BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver

63specifications compared
28differ
35identical
13known 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
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:2000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:13000:1
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:16:10
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:-40 - 40°
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:± 20°
Focal length range
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:16.88 - 21.88 mm
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:2.59 - 2.87
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:2.6 - 2.78

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Comparison of MW721, W1080ST
76 specifications	A BenQ MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey Model MW721 View product	B BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver Model W1080ST View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")	965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	± 20°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	3500 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp power	240 W	240 W
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2.6 - 2.78
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.21 - 1.57:1	0.69 - 0.83:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	105%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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)	30 dB	30 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Standard
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	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	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Grey, Silver
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	375 W	353 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.85 kg
WidthDiffers	311 mm	312 mm
Depth	244 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	109 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, 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
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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