Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs LG BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 13identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4000:1
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:2100:1
  • Service life of light source
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:2500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:4000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:220 W
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:230 W
  • Analog signal format system
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:PAL, PAL M, PAL N
  • Full HD
    • MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Yes
    • BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:No

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Comparison of MX501, BW286
70 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for oneDLPUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs4000:12100:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one31 - 99 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one48 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers220 W230 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOSRAM
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one21 - 23.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.86 - 2.04:1Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMPAL, PAL M, PAL N
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DDiffersYesNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers30
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers02
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs27 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W5 W
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W295 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source243 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:34:3, 16:9
Audio inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs287 x 232 x 100 mm306 x 99 x 224 mm
RS-232 ports11
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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