Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver

64specifications compared
38differ
26identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:2000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2600:1
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:± 20°
Service life of light source
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2500 h
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:3500 h

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Comparison of MW870UST, W1080ST
84 specifications	A BenQ MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model MW870UST View product	B BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver Model W1080ST View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2600:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	± 20°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	225 W	240 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.45 mm	10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.7	2.6 - 2.78
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.37:1	0.69 - 0.83:1
OffsetDiffers	125%	105%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Bluetooth	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player type	Not included	Not included
Features2 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	30 dB
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Standard
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Portable projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Grey, Silver
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	310 W	353 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.85 kg
WidthDiffers	330 mm	312 mm
DepthDiffers	278 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	154 mm	109 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	USB, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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