Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver vs BenQ MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

58specifications compared
26differ
32identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:16:10
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:± 30°
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:±40°
Service life of light source
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:4000 h
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:5000 h
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
Lamp power
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:210 W
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:190 W

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Comparison of MW824ST, MX522P
76 specifications	A BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver Model MW824ST View product	B BenQ MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX522P View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 30°	±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	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	0 - 7.51 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	0 - 2.8	2.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.52:1	1.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetDiffers	110%	120%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	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
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	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) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	240 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	283 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	222 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	95 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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