Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver

60specifications compared
30differ
30identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2500 ANSI lumens
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000:1
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:13000:1
Supported aspect ratios
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3, 16:9
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:± 40°
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:± 30°
Service life of light source
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4500 h
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:6000 h
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:5000 h

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Comparison of MX612ST, MX823ST
79 specifications	A BenQ MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model MX612ST View product	B BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver Model MX823ST View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	± 30°
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	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	210 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	10.2 - 12.24 mm	0 - 6.9 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.6 - 2.78	0 - 2.6
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.61:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema
Supported graphics resolutions	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 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	Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
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 quantityDiffers	2	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	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	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	29 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Short throw	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	White	Silver
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	290 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	311 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
ManualDiffers	No	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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