Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs NEC PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 26identical
  • 39known 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
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:550 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:DLP
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2600:1
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:48 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:±30°

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Comparison of MW870UST, PA550W
98 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens550 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2600:12000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 102 kHz15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers2500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)4000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers225 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers5.45 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.71.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed2.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.37:11.5 - 3.0:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.3 - 3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.1 - 5°
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 HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputs11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)31 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, FCC, CSA, NOM
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs310 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
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 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers330 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers278 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm164 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB, VGAAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
RS-232 ports11
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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