Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey vs BenQ TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

58specifications compared
27differ
31identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:10000:1
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:40°
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:4000 h
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4500 h
Lamp power
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:230 W
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:190 W
Focal length range
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5.1 - 0 mm
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2.5 - 0
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratio
- MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:Fixed
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.1:1

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Comparison of MW853UST+, TW526
84 specifications	A BenQ MW853UST+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey Model MW853UST+ View product	B BenQ TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model TW526 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	3200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")	1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
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
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-40 - 40°
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
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	7000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	190 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 W
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.1 - 0 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 0	2.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.35:1	1.5 - 1.65:1
OffsetDiffers	144%	100%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutions	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	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
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
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
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-B
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Features1 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	39 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop, Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	373.3 mm	283 mm
DepthDiffers	130.2 mm	222 mm
HeightDiffers	287.5 mm	95 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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