Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs BenQ W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White

56specifications compared
26differ
30identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:2300 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x720)
Screen size compatibility
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:48 - 120 Hz
Lamp power
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:210 W
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:190 W
Focal length range
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:24.34 - 25.95 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.56 - 2.8
- W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:2.52 - 2.73

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Comparison of MX520, W700+
76 specifications	A BenQ MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX520 View product	B BenQ W700+ Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White Model W700+ View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x720)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.13 - 10.2 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±40°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	190 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	24.34 - 25.95 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	2.52 - 2.73
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.54 - 1.71:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB 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
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Game
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	293 W	260 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	119.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source

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