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BenQ MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs Epson Powerlite 1870

46specifications compared
20differ
26identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2800 ANSI lumens
- Powerlite 1870:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:DLP
- Powerlite 1870:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:13000:1
- Powerlite 1870:2500:1
Supported aspect ratios
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- Powerlite 1870:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
- Powerlite 1870:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
- Powerlite 1870:16.78 million colours
Service life of light source
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 h
- Powerlite 1870:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:5000 h
- Powerlite 1870:4000 h

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Comparison of MX618ST, Powerlite 1870
64 specifications	A BenQ MX618ST Short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX618ST View product	B Epson Powerlite 1870 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	2500:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.84 - 13.9 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	275 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	10.2 - 12.24 mm	18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.6 - 2.78	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.6:1
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 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 graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 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 & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	381 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.75 kg	3.3 kg
WidthDiffers	312 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	263 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	93 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
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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