Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey vs BenQ TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White

62specifications compared
36differ
26identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3200 ANSI lumens
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:16:10
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:40°
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:7000 h
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:8000 h
Lamp power
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:230 W
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:210 W
Focal length range
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5.1 - 0 mm
- TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:10.2 - 11.22 mm

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Comparison of MW853UST+, TH682ST
89 specifications	A BenQ MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey Model MW853UST+ View product	B BenQ TH682ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model TH682ST View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)	10000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-40 - 40°
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	23 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	7000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.1 - 0 mm	10.2 - 11.22 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 0	2.6 - 2.7
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.35:1	0.69 - 0.76:1
OffsetDiffers	144%	105%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	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 quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	39 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, 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	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
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	280 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	315 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	373.3 mm	312 mm
DepthDiffers	130.2 mm	248 mm
HeightDiffers	287.5 mm	105 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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