Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey vs Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

48specifications compared
22differ
26identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:13000:1
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
Supported aspect ratios
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:16:10
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Vertical scan range
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:23 - 120 Hz
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:45 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:3500 h
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h
Lamp power
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:240 W
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:250 W
Focal length range
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:16.88 - 21.88 mm
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:2.59 - 2.87
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2.5 - 2.7

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Comparison of MW721, PG-LW3500
74 specifications	A BenQ MW721 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey Model MW721 View product	B Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model PG-LW3500 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	3500 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	2000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1117.6 - 7620 mm (44 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	45 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 110 kHz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	250 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.21 - 1.57:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 540p, 576i, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	31 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	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
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	375 W	218 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.35 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	2.58 kg
WidthDiffers	311 mm	307.1 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	245.2 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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