Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs BenQ TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

62specifications compared
16differ
46identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:40°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:10000 h
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h
Focal length range
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:22.08 - 24.28 mm
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.5 - 2.7
- TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2.55 - 3.06

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Comparison of MX522, TW523
87 specifications	A BenQ MX522 data projector Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX522 View product	B BenQ TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model TW523 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")	990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	40°
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40°
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	6000 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	22.08 - 24.28 mm	21 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.5 - 2.7	2.55 - 3.06
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.97 - 2.17:1	1.49 - 1.79:1
OffsetDiffers	130%	125%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise level	32 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	30 dB	30 dB
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
TimeshiftKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product type	Portable projector	Portable projector
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Home cinema
Product colour	Black	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	240 W	240 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
Width	302.8 mm	302.8 mm
Depth	221.8 mm	221.8 mm
Height	111.8 mm	111.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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