Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs BenQ SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey

64specifications compared
28differ
36identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3700 ANSI lumens
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:13000:1
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:7000:1
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:- 30 - 30°
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3000 h
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:2300 h
Lamp power
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:240 W
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:340 W
Focal length range
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:15.76 - 21.11 mm
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:20.77 - 31.13 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2.41 - 2.78
- SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey:2.42 - 2.95

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Comparison of MW724, SU917
82 specifications	A BenQ MW724 Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model MW724 View product	B BenQ SU917 Portable projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, Grey Model SU917 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3700 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	7000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	- 30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2300 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	340 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	7500 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	15.76 - 21.11 mm	20.77 - 31.13 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.41 - 2.78	2.42 - 2.95
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.36:1	1.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.1 - 1.5:1	1.37 - 2.05:1
OffsetDiffers	125%	120%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	32 dB	34 dB
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Portable projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Presentation
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black, Grey
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	390 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	240 W	330 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 1500 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.7 kg
WidthDiffers	327.3 mm	339.3 mm
DepthDiffers	232.8 mm	260.3 mm
HeightDiffers	136.7 mm	147.3 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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