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 native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
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")
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
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	6000 h
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
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
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
TimeshiftKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Home cinema
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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