Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White vs Dell 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

62specifications compared
30differ
32identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
Supported aspect ratios
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:16:10
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:-30 - 30°
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:4500 h
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:5000 h
Lamp power
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:196 W
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:190 W
Focal length range
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:10.2 - 12.24 mm
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:2.6 - 2.78
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2.41 - 2.55
Throw ratio
- MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:0.9 - 1.08:1
- 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.95 - 2.15:1

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Comparison of MX631ST, 1450
113 specifications	A BenQ MX631ST Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White Model MX631ST View product	B Dell 1450 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model 1450 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")	698.5 - 6411 mm (27.5 - 252.4")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.023 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200:1
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 - 10 m
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
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	196 W	190 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OSRAM
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	10.2 - 12.24 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.6 - 2.78	2.41 - 2.55
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	0.9 - 1.08:1	1.95 - 2.15:1
OffsetDiffers	110%	115%
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL, PAL 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM 4.25/4.4, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	30 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4a	1.2a
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Mini-USB B
AV outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MHL versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	31 dB
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Bright, Cinema, Custom, 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, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	28	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	SmartEco	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown 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	2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Short throw	Presentation
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	305 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	220 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
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	314.4 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	223.5 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	87.6 mm
Package widthKnown for one	400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	320 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85286200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%

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