Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Epson VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

45specifications compared
28differ
17identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000:1
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3000:1
Projection distance
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:0 - 2 m
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.84 - 8.08 m
Number of colours
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16.78 million colours
Service life of light source
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6500 h
- VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:5000 h

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Comparison of MX514, VS315W
77 specifications	A BenQ MX514 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX514 View product	B Epson VS315W 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model VS315W View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	838.2 - 8077.2 mm (33 - 318")
Projection distanceDiffers	0 - 2 m	0.84 - 8.08 m
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
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±30°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6500 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	200 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.51 - 2.69 mm	1.58 - 1.72 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.97 - 2.17:1	1.3 - 1.56:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Video2 differ
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 960, 1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
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	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	27 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	1 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power, Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	245 W	283 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	234 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.45 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	302 mm	294.6 mm
DepthDiffers	124 mm	228.6 mm
HeightDiffers	232.7 mm	78.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	302 x 232.7 x 124 mm	294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	560 lines
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown 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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