Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White vs BenQ mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White

55specifications compared
25differ
30identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:10000:1
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:6000 h
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:6500 h
Focal length range
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:21.8 - 24 mm
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2.52 - 2.73
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2.56 - 2.8
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:0
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3
HDMI ports quantity
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2
- mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:0

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Comparison of MW817ST, mx503
80 specifications	A BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White Model MW817ST View product	B BenQ mx503 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model mx503 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x720)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.54 - 1.71 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 90 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	6500 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.8 - 24 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.52 - 2.73	2.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	Yes	Yes
3D Ready	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	26 dB
HDCPDiffers	Yes	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	German, English, Spanish, French, Italian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
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
Product colour	White	White
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	AC/Battery
Power consumption (typical)Differs	250 W	275 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	330 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	113.5 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1

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