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Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey vs NEC PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 27identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • 3500 ANSI lumens
    • 550 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • DLP
    • LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 13000:1
    • 2000:1
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 16:10
    • 4:3, 16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • 1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")
    • 635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Vertical scan range
    • 23 - 120 Hz
    • 48 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • -40 - 40°
    • ±30°
  • Service life of light source
    • 3500 h
    • 3000 h

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BenQ

MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey

Model MW721

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NEC

PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

Model PA550W

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Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 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 one0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one±40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.91 cm (0.75")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion colours
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers240 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one264 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusKnown for oneManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.88 - 21.88 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.59 - 2.871.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.3:12.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.21 - 1.57:11.5 - 3.0:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one-0.3 - 3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one-0.1 - 5°
OffsetKnown for one120%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 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 & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
BNC input portsKnown for one1
AC (power) inKnown for oneYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB31 dB
HDCPDiffersNoYes
CertificationKnown for oneUL, FCC, CSA, NOM
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, 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
Noise reductionKnown for oneYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power10 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Market positioningKnown for oneBusiness
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs375 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers311 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers104 mm164 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
RS-232 ports11

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