Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs BenQ TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

55specifications compared
23differ
32identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:20000:1
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:10000 h
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15000 h
Lamp power
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:203 W
Zoom ratio
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.1:1
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.2:1
Throw ratio
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.96 - 2.15:1
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55 - 1.86‎
Offset
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:110%
- TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:104%

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Comparison of MX550, TW535
90 specifications	A BenQ MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model MX550 View product	B BenQ TW535 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model TW535 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	3600 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.002 - 12.019 m
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	15000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	203 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.46 - 2.66
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.96 - 2.15:1	1.55 - 1.86‎
OffsetDiffers	110%	104%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Spanish, Farsi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	30	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	252 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	200 W	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)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 1499 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.41 kg
WidthDiffers	296 mm	332.4 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	214.3 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	99 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, HDMI, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85286200
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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