Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

48specifications compared
27differ
21identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:DLP
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Number of colours
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1.073 billion colours
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontal
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:30°
Service life of light source
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4500 h
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:10000 h
- PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h

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Comparison of MX570, X12
94 specifications	A BenQ MX570 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX570 View product	B Epson PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X12 View product
Projector6 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
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-40 - 40°	30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.89 - 10.95 m
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
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 quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.59 - 2.87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.3:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.51 - 1.97:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	115%	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Video3 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 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	3D, 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, 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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop, 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
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	280 W	283 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.9 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	220 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 (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, USB
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	295 x 79 x 229 mm
Input typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 1.72
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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