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BenQ MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Epson BRIGHTLINK 475WI

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 18identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:2600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:13000:1
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:3000:1
  • Service life of light source
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:3000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:4000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:210 W
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:190 W
  • Focal length range
    • MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm
    • BRIGHTLINK 475WI:3.71 - 3.71 mm

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Comparison of MX520, BRIGHTLINK 475WI
83 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:13000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 - 2.54 m
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerDiffers210 W190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 23.1 mm3.71 - 3.71 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.56 - 2.81.8 - 1.8
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.35:1
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 800 (WXGA)
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity11
Composite video in11
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers13
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, 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, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
PlacementKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs293 W287 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W7.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg5.4 kg
WidthDiffers287.3 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers232.6 mm376 mm
HeightDiffers114.4 mm145 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersVGAUSB, VGA
ManualYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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