Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey vs Epson Home Cinema 3020+

48specifications compared
35differ
13identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:3000 ANSI lumens
- Home Cinema 3020+:2300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:DLP
- Home Cinema 3020+:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
- Home Cinema 3020+:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:16:10
- Home Cinema 3020+:16:9
Supported aspect ratios
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:16:10
- Home Cinema 3020+:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
- Home Cinema 3020+:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:- 30 - 30°
- Home Cinema 3020+:± 30°
Service life of light source
- MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:4500 h
- Home Cinema 3020+:4000 h

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Comparison of MW820ST, Home Cinema 3020+
87 specifications	A BenQ MW820ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey Model MW820ST View product	B Epson Home Cinema 3020+View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 14.5 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40000:1
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	- 30 - 30°	± 30°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	13000:1	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	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E-TORL
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.51 - 1.99
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.49:1	1.32 - 2.15:1
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	2.6	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	24 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Short throw	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Grey, White
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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	372 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.26 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	6 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	421 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	365 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	139 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	USB
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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