Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs BenQ W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White

49specifications compared
22differ
27identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4000:1
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:31 - 99 kHz
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:31 - 90 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:± 40°
Lamp power
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:220 W
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:190 W
Focal length range
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:24.34 - 25.95 mm

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Comparison of MX501, W700
82 specifications	A BenQ MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX501 View product	B BenQ W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White Model W700 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 99 kHz	31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan range	48 - 120 Hz	48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	± 40°
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	190 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	24.34 - 25.95 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.52 - 2.73
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.11:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.54 - 1.71:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136%
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bright, Cinema, Custom, Game
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	260 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	247 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	119.5 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.9 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	287 x 232 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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