Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs Epson EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black

34specifications compared
19differ
15identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:DLP
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:3000:1
Service life of light source
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4500 h
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:10000 h
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:5000 h
Lamp power
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:190 W
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:200 W
Focal length range
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:21 - 23.1 mm
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2.56 - 2.8
- EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:1.58 - 1.72

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Comparison of MX525, EX5210
87 specifications	A BenQ MX525 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX525 View product	B Epson EX5210 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black Model EX5210 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2800 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	1.58 - 1.72
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.48 - 1.96:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	280 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	283 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	229 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	79 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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