Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White vs NEC NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 23identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:DLP
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:13000:1
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:27 - 102 kHz
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 108 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:48 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:40°
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:3500 h
    • NP-PA500X-13ZL data projector Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h

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Comparison of MX661, NP-PA500X-13ZL
89 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:12000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Supported aspect ratios4:34:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers27 - 102 kHz15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.01 cm (0.79")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.95 - 24.18 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.51 - 2.691.7 - 2.2
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.3 - 0.3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.1 - 0.5°
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.97 - 2.17:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one130%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Audio (L/R) outDiffers01
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs32 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, C-UL, NOM
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs265 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source372 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers327.4 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers230.1 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers126 mm164 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
Quick start guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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