Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver vs NEC PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 23identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:3500 ANSI lumens
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:550 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:DLP
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:XGA (1024x768)
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:13000:1
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:4:3
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:4:3
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MX662 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black, Silver:31 - 102 kHz
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz

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Comparison of MX662, PA550W
108 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens550 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:34:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 102 kHz15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±30°
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers240 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 23.1 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.56 - 2.81.7 - 2.2
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:12.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.86 - 2.04:11.5 - 3.0:1
OffsetKnown for one120%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.3 - 3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.1 - 5°
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB31 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
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, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, FCC, CSA, NOM
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs375 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.75 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers312 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers104 mm164 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%

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