Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White vs NEC NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 25identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:DLP
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:XGA (1024x768)
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:13000:1
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 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-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 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-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:48 - 12 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MX661 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, White:40°
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:± 30°

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Comparison of MX661, NP-PA550W
92 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:12000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
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 - 12 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°± 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
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 system3 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
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.33:1
Throw ratioKnown for one1.97 - 2.17:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one130%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
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 modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 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
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs32 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 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 source0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers327.4 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers230.1 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers126 mm164 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 ports11
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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