Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs NEC M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

52specifications compared
30differ
22identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2325 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:13000:1
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
- M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h

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Comparison of MX520, M311W
91 specifications	A BenQ MX520 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX520 View product	B NEC M311W Standard throw projector 2325 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model M311W View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2325 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7 - 14.7 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	230 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	175 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	1.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 2.2
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 900, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	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	3
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; ErP; TÜV GS; TCO ; Gost-R
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
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
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	293 W	236 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	302 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	211 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.99 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	257 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	99 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	420 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
RS-232 ports	1	1

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