Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White vs Epson PowerLite 97

55specifications compared
26differ
29identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 97:2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:DLP
- PowerLite 97:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:13000:1
- PowerLite 97:10000:1
Supported aspect ratios
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:4:5
- PowerLite 97:4:3
Keystone correction, horizontal
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:40°
- PowerLite 97:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:40°
- PowerLite 97:30°
Service life of light source
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:4500 h
- PowerLite 97:5000 h
Lamp power
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:190 W
- PowerLite 97:200 W

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Comparison of MX620ST, PowerLite 97
92 specifications	A BenQ MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White Model MX620ST View product	B Epson PowerLite 97 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:5	4:3
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion 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°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 9 m
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2700 ANSI lumens
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2700 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
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system2 differ
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 ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.9 - 1.08:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	110%	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
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
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
HD-ReadyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 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 & interfaces2 differ
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 portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	3
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, 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, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
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
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	294 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.9 W
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	245 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	294 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	243 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	86 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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