Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver vs Epson PowerLite 1221

42specifications compared
26differ
16identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:2500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 1221:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:DLP
- PowerLite 1221:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
- PowerLite 1221:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:4000:1
- PowerLite 1221:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")
- PowerLite 1221:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:1.52 - 7.62 m
- PowerLite 1221:0.9 - 10.8 m
Lamp power
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:220 W
- PowerLite 1221:200 W
Focal length range
- MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver:2.59 - 6.95 mm
- PowerLite 1221:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of MW814ST, PowerLite 1221
77 specifications	A BenQ MW814ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Silver Model MW814ST View product	B Epson PowerLite 1221 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.52 - 7.62 m	0.9 - 10.8 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±30°
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.59 - 6.95 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.48 - 1.77:1
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA)	1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	300 W	238 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.3 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	294.6 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	228.6 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	78.7 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	USB, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	287.3 x 232.6 x 114.4 mm	294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	560 lines
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F = 1.58 - 1.72
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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