Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver

62specifications compared
28differ
34identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:4200 ANSI lumens
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:787.4 - 7620 mm (31 - 300")
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Vertical scan range
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:23 - 102 Hz
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:- 30 - 30°
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:± 30°
Service life of light source
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2500 h
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:3500 h
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:5000 h

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Comparison of MW769, MX823ST
82 specifications	A BenQ MW769 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model MW769 View product	B BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver Model MX823ST View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	787.4 - 7620 mm (31 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 102 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-25 - 25°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	- 30 - 30°	± 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3500 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	310 W	210 W
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.7 - 31.05 mm	0 - 6.9 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.42 - 2.97	0 - 2.6
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.5:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.45 - 2.17:1	0.61:1
OffsetDiffers	125%	130%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutions	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
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 quantityDiffers	3	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	36 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	34 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Silver
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	400 W	290 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
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	327.6 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	256.5 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	137.1 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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