Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver vs BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver

55specifications compared
20differ
35identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:10000:1
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:13000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:16:10
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:16:10
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:7000 h
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4000 h
Lamp power
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:230 W
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:210 W
Offset
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:140%
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:130%

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Comparison of MW853UST, MX823ST
74 specifications	A BenQ MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver Model MW853UST View product	B BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver Model MX823ST View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightness	3200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	4:3
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 range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 30°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	7000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	210 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 6.9 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2.6
Zoom ratio	Fixed	Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.61:1
OffsetDiffers	140%	130%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	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	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Features1 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Silver
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	290 W	290 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	373.3 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	130.2 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	287.5 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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