Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Epson PowerLite 1880

40specifications compared
24differ
16identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 1880:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- PowerLite 1880:LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000:1
- PowerLite 1880:2500:1
Number of colours
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
- PowerLite 1880:16.78 million colours
Service life of light source
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
- PowerLite 1880:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6500 h
- PowerLite 1880:3000 h
Focus
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Auto
- PowerLite 1880:Manual
Focal length range
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.51 - 2.69 mm
- PowerLite 1880:18.2 - 29.2 mm

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Comparison of MX514, PowerLite 1880
73 specifications	A BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX514 View product	B Epson PowerLite 1880 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	2500:1
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	0 - 2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
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 typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6500 h	3000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	190 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusDiffers	Auto	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.51 - 2.69 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeDiffers	Manual	Auto
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
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
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	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
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) inDiffers	0	1
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
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
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
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	4 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 sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
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 features2 differ
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Audio input	1	1
Audio outputDiffers	1	2
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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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