Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver vs NEC VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

42specifications compared
28differ
14identical
36known 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
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:13000:1
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:23 - 120 Hz
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:5000 h
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:6000 h
Lamp power
- MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver:210 W
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:200 W

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Comparison of MW824ST, VE281X
78 specifications	A BenQ MW824ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Silver Model MW824ST View product	B NEC VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model VE281X View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
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	1828.8 - 7620 mm (72 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	± 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.18 - 13.2 m
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	0 - 7.51 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	0 - 2.8	2.41 - 2.55
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Fixed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	0.52:1	1.93 - 2.16:1
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	33 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	7 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	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	240 W	206 W
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	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	260 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	89.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; ErP; RoHS ; TÜV GS

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