Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver vs BenQ SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

53specifications compared
21differ
32identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:5000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:10000:1
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:7500:1
Screen size compatibility
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 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
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 h
Lamp power
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:230 W
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:350 W
Zoom ratio
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:Fixed
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.5:1
Offset
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:140%
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:123%
HDMI ports quantity
- MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver:1
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2

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Comparison of MW853UST, SW916
67 specifications	A BenQ MW853UST Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, Silver Model MW853UST View product	B BenQ SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model SW916 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	7500:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.447 - 2.17 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	4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	350 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%	123%
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
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 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
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	42 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	35 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	5 W
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	410 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 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 content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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