Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs BenQ SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver

61specifications compared
32differ
29identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:5000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:13000:1
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:11000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Number of colours
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:±40°
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:± 40°
Service life of light source
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4500 h
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:6000 h
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:3000 h
Lamp power
- MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:190 W
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:310 W

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Comparison of MX522P, SX912
77 specifications	A BenQ MX522P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX522P View product	B BenQ SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver Model SX912 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	11000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	± 40°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	310 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	2.42 - 2.97
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.428 - 2.142:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	124%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
HDCPKnown for one	No	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	5 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Display number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	370 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	3.7 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	360.1 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	259 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	119.9 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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