Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey vs BenQ MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

54specifications compared
26differ
28identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:3000 ANSI lumens
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:-30 - 30°
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:4000 h
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:5000 h
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6500 h
Lamp power
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:210 W
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:190 W
Zoom ratio
- MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey:Fixed
- MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.1:1

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Comparison of MW821ST, MX518
72 specifications	A BenQ MW821ST data projector Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Grey Model MW821ST View product	B BenQ MX518 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX518 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")	939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-40 - 40°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	6500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	190 W
Lens system3 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.49:1	1.97 - 2.17:1
OffsetDiffers	110%	130%
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.95 - 24.18 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.51 - 2.69
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutions	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	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
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	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) inDiffers	1	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	30 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
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
Noise reductionKnown 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
Design1 differ
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 colourDiffers	Grey	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	300 W	245 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	311.8 mm	302.8 mm
DepthDiffers	244.1 mm	221.8 mm
HeightDiffers	113 mm	111.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3

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