Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

45specifications compared
26differ
19identical
41known 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
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2600:1
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
Supported aspect ratios
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:16:10
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:45 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:2500 h
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:4000 h
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h

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Comparison of MW870UST, PG-LW3500
86 specifications	A BenQ MW870UST data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White Model MW870UST View product	B Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model PG-LW3500 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2600:1	2000:1
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 102 kHz	15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	45 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	225 W	250 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.45 mm	21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.7	2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.37:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	125%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 540p, 576i, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	39 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Portable projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	310 W	218 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.35 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.58 kg
WidthDiffers	330 mm	307.1 mm
DepthDiffers	278 mm	245.2 mm
HeightDiffers	154 mm	94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	USB, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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