Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Canon LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

38specifications compared
26differ
12identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4000:1
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:30°
Lamp power
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:220 W
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:245 W
Focal length range
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15.47 - 24.53 mm

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Comparison of MX501, 8320
75 specifications	A BenQ MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX501 View product	B Canon LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 8320 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7 - 12.4 m
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 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 - 99 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	48 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NSH
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	245 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	4500 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	15.47 - 24.53 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeDiffers	Manual	Auto/Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.86 - 2.04:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	29 dB
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
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	307 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.4 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 ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	287 x 232 x 100 mm	350 x 277 x 97 mm
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 ports	1	1
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source

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