Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024)

17specifications compared
13differ
4identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3200 ANSI lumens
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):SXGA (1280x1024)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):5000:1
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000:1
Horizontal scan range
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):31 - 99 kHz
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):15.9 - 60 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):23 - 120 Hz
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):20 - 100 Hz
Service life of light source
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3500 h
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000 h
Lamp power
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):230 W
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):250 W
Power consumption (typical)
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):318 W
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):250 W

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Comparison of MX660, PB8230
47 specifications	A BenQ MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MX660 View product	B BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024) Model PB8230 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SXGA (1280x1024)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	581.7 - 7620 mm (22.9 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 99 kHz	15.9 - 60 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	20 - 100 Hz
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	250 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.86 - 2.04:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	318 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	3.13 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	312 x 104 x 244 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	2.56 - 2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz	110V - 240 V
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 dB

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