Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs BenQ PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey

59specifications compared
34differ
25identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2500 ANSI lumens
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000:1
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2800:1
Supported aspect ratios
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3, 16:9
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:4:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2032 - 12700 mm (80 - 500")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:± 40°
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:- 30 + 30°
Service life of light source
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4500 h
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:6000 h
- PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2500 h

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Comparison of MX612ST, PW9500
77 specifications	A BenQ MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model MX612ST View product	B BenQ PW9500 Standard throw projector 5700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey Model PW9500 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	5700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5000:1	2800:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")	2032 - 12700 mm (80 - 500")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	- 30 + 30°
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 85 Hz
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	2500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	280 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	10.2 - 12.24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.6 - 2.78	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.3:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	No	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 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
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	26 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPDiffers	Yes	No
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	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Swedish
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Game, Presentation, Standard
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	710 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	16.5 kg
WidthDiffers	311 mm	508 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	390 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	196 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
ManualDiffers	No	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
AC adapter includedKnown 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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