Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver vs BenQ MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 26identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:10000:1
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:16:10
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:16:10
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3, 16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
  • Service life of light source
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:7000 h
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4500 h
  • Lamp power
    • MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:230 W
    • MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:190 W

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Comparison of MW853UST, MX612ST
76 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 40°
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers7000 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers230 W190 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 - 2.78
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.2:1
OffsetKnown for one140%Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB B, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB29 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB26 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverWhite
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W275 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W1 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers373.3 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers130.2 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers287.5 mm104 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
ManualDiffersYesNo
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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