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
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	2000:1
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
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 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
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
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 connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
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
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	375 W	218 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.35 W
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
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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