Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey vs Epson EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 5identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3500 ANSI lumens
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:DLP
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:10000:1
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:15000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:16:10
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:584.2 - 8890 mm (23 - 350")
  • Number of colours
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1.073 billion colours
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • MW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:-25 + 25°
    • EB-S31 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of MW855UST, EB-S31
108 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:115000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")584.2 - 8890 mm (23 - 350")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.77 - 2.4 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.77 - 1.77 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 2.4 m
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3300 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-25 + 25°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 cm (0.55")
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3300 ANSI lumens
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
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h10000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 - 16.7 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44 - 1.44
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.35:11.45 - 1.96:1
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one5.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one148%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyDiffersYesNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, 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, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
PlacementDiffersWallDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs320 W277 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.26 W
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers373.3 mm234 mm
DepthDiffers130.2 mm297 mm
HeightDiffers287.5 mm77 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source355 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.88 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratioKnown for one10000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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