Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs Epson Powerlite W12+

45specifications compared
29differ
16identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
- Powerlite W12+:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:DLP
- Powerlite W12+:LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2600:1
- Powerlite W12+:3000:1
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:±40°
- Powerlite W12+:30°
Service life of light source
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500 h
- Powerlite W12+:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:4000 h
- Powerlite W12+:5000 h
Lamp power
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:225 W
- Powerlite W12+:200 W
Focal length range
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:5.45 mm
- Powerlite W12+:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of MW860USTi, Powerlite W12+
77 specifications	A BenQ MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model MW860USTi View product	B Epson Powerlite W12+View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2600:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.68 - 2.02 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2240 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	225 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.45 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58 - 1.72
F-number (relative aperture)Differs	2.7	1.58
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
OffsetDiffers	125%	100%
Video2 differ
Full HD	No	No
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
3D	No	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080p
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	27 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	25 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Grey
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	310 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.47 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	223 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	330 x 278 x 154 mm	295 x 228 x 77 mm
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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