Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black vs BenQ TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White

49specifications compared
25differ
24identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 ANSI lumens
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:13000:1
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4:3
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16:9
Number of colours
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan range
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
Service life of light source
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 h
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:4000 h
Lamp power
- MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:240 W
- TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:210 W

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Comparison of MX666, TH680
85 specifications	A BenQ MX666 Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX666 View product	B BenQ TH680 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model TH680 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	952.5 - 7620 mm (37.5 - 300")	1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-25 - 25°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	- 30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6500 h	6500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length range	16.88 - 21.88 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.59 - 2.87	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratio	1.3:1	1.3:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.51 - 1.97:1	1.15 - 1.5
OffsetKnown for one	125%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, TÜV-GS
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Education
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	375 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	315 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	311.9 mm	312 mm
DepthDiffers	244.1 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	104.1 mm	104 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
3D glasses includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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