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BenQ MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs Epson PowerLite 420

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 420:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:DLP
    • PowerLite 420:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • PowerLite 420:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2600:1
    • PowerLite 420:3000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
    • PowerLite 420:1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
  • Number of colours
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.073 billion colours
    • PowerLite 420:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:±40°
    • PowerLite 420:± 15°
  • Service life of light source
    • MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500 h
    • PowerLite 420:5000 h

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Comparison of MW860USTi, PowerLite 420
86 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2600:13000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.54 - 1.22 m
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Digital gamma correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 15°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±40°± 15°
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one31 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers2500 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerDiffers225 W200 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers5.45 mm6.48 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Differs2.71.80
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35:1
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35x
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.54 - 0.74:1
OffsetKnown for one125%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DNoNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
Audio (L/R) in11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers27 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs25 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Air filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W16 W
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Cable lock slotYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs310 W294 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W6.20 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Voltage toleranceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg3.85 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source157 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Audio output11
RS-232 ports11
Audio inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one330 x 278 x 154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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