Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White vs NEC L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 21identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:10000:1
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:16:9
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4:3, 16:9
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
  • Projection distance
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:1.54 - 1.71 m
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.52 - 3 m
  • Light source type
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:Lamp
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:LED
  • Service life of light source
    • MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:4500 h
    • L51W Portable projector 500 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:20000 h

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Comparison of MW817ST, L51W
110 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x720)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:14000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source431.8 - 2540 mm (17 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers1.54 - 1.71 m0.52 - 3 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, vertical-40 - 40°-40 - 40°
Projection technologyKnown for oneDLPUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one31 - 90 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h20000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one6000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one190 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.8 - 24 mm13.92 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.52 - 2.73Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DYesYes
3D ReadyYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers10
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-A
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AV outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Progressive scan outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB38 dB
HDCPDiffersYesNo
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, TUV, ErP
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one28 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneGerman, English, Spanish, French, ItalianUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorPortable projector
Market positioningDiffersShort throwPortable
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
PlacementKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs250 W105 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers330 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm174 mm
HeightDiffers113.5 mm43 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC, DVI
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source226 x 174 x 43 mm
Number of yearsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RS-232 ports00
USB mass storageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.8°
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source

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