Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver vs BenQ SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black

53specifications compared
22differ
31identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:WXGA (1280x800)
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:10000:1
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:16:10
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
Supported aspect ratios
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:16:10
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:7000 h
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3500 h
Lamp power
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:230 W
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:310 W

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Comparison of MW853UST, SH915
67 specifications	A BenQ MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver Model MW853UST View product	B BenQ SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model SH915 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	11000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.398 - 2.09 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	7000 h	3500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	310 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.42 - 2.97
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.5:1
OffsetDiffers	140%	130%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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	4
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	33 dB
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	370 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 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	3.7 kg
WidthDiffers	373.3 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	130.2 mm	260 mm
HeightDiffers	287.5 mm	115 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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