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BenQ MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) vs BenQ MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768)

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 23identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):2500 ANSI lumens
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):1219.2 - 7620 mm (48 - 300")
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1041.4 - 7620 mm (41 - 300")
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):±30°
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):30°
  • Service life of light source
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):4000 h
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):5000 h
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):210 W
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):300 W
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):1
    • MX812ST Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2

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Comparison of MW811ST, MX812ST
54 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)4600:14600:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1219.2 - 7620 mm (48 - 300")1041.4 - 7620 mm (41 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range31 - 99 kHz31 - 99 kHz
Vertical scan range48 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±30°30°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W300 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one2.6 - 2.78 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoom2x2x
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFixed
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated power20 W20 W
Designidentical
Product typeShort throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningShort throwShort throw
PlacementKnown for oneCeilingUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W419 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg2.25 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)290 x 252 x 128 mm290 x 252 x 128 mm
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
RS-232 ports11
Weight (imperial)Known for one3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF= 2.6
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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