Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Epson PowerLite 1850W

37specifications compared
23differ
14identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 1850W:3700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- PowerLite 1850W:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 1850W:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000:1
- PowerLite 1850W:2500:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- PowerLite 1850W:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Service life of light source
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
- PowerLite 1850W:4000 h
Lamp power
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:190 W
- PowerLite 1850W:275 W
Focal length range
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.51 - 2.69 mm
- PowerLite 1850W:18.2 - 29.2 mm

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Comparison of MX514, PowerLite 1850W
69 specifications	A BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX514 View product	B Epson PowerLite 1850W View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	2500:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distanceKnown for one	0 - 2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 90 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6500 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	275 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.51 - 2.69 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.97 - 2.17:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	27 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Yes	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	245 W	381 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	3.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	309 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.45 kg	3.36 kg
WidthKnown for one	302 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	124 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	232.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Audio inputDiffers	1	2
Audio output	1	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	302 x 232.7 x 124 mm	342 x 261 x 106 mm
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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