Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver vs BenQ SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 36identical
  • 4known 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
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:13000:1
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:11000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:16:10
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:16:10
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver: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")
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
  • Number of colours
    • MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:1.073 billion colours
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:± 30°
    • SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:± 40°

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Comparison of MW824ST, SX912
72 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:111000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan range15 - 102 kHz15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range23 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers± 30°± 40°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W310 W
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers0 - 7.51 mm20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs0 - 2.82.42 - 2.97
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.52:11.428 - 2.142:1
OffsetDiffers110%124%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DYesYes
Colour modes (3D)CinemaCinema
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W5 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersShort throwBusiness
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W370 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs240 W300 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.7 kg
WidthDiffers287.3 mm360.1 mm
DepthDiffers232.6 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers114.4 mm119.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedVGAVGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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