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
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
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")
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-40 - 40°
Light source3 differ
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
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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) 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
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	300 W	245 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.5 W
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
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3

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