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BenQ MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs Epson PowerLite X21

49specifications compared
23differ
26identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite X21:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:DLP
- PowerLite X21:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- PowerLite X21:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000:1
- PowerLite X21:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
- PowerLite X21:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4500 h
- PowerLite X21:5000 h
Lamp power
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:190 W
- PowerLite X21:200 W
Focal length range
- MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:10.2 - 12.24 mm
- PowerLite X21:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of MX612ST, PowerLite X21
77 specifications	A BenQ MX612ST Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model MX612ST View product	B Epson PowerLite X21 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	± 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7 - 7.6 m
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	200 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	10.2 - 12.24 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.6 - 2.78	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
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 type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	29 dB
HDCPDiffers	Yes	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	5 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop	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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	284 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	311 mm	295 mm
Depth	244 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	89 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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