Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) vs BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024)

17specifications compared
14differ
3identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):SXGA (1280x1024)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):4600:1
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000:1
Horizontal scan range
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):31 - 99 kHz
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):15.9 - 60 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):48 - 120 Hz
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):20 - 100 Hz
Service life of light source
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):4000 h
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000 h
Lamp power
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):210 W
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):250 W
Ethernet LAN
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):Yes
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):1
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):0

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Comparison of MW811ST, PB8230
46 specifications	A BenQ MW811ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model MW811ST View product	B BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024) Model PB8230 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightness	2500 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	SXGA (1280x1024)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4600:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1219.2 - 7620 mm (48 - 300")	581.7 - 7620 mm (22.9 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 99 kHz	15.9 - 60 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 120 Hz	20 - 100 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	±30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	250 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.6 - 2.78 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown 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 quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	3.13 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	290 x 252 x 128 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240V	110V - 240 V
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 dB

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