Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey vs Dell 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black

58specifications compared
22differ
36identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:10000:1
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2400:1
Supported aspect ratios
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:4:3
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:965.2 - 4572 mm (38 - 180")
Focal length range
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:21 - 23.1 mm
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:18.18 - 21.84 mm
Throw ratio
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:1.64 - 1.96:1
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1.64 - 1.97:1
3D
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:Yes
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:No
Audio (L/R) in
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:1
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:0
Ethernet LAN
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:Yes
- 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:No

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Comparison of MX701, 1420X
83 specifications	A BenQ MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey Model MX701 View product	B Dell 1420X Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model 1420X View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	2700 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	2400:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")	965.2 - 4572 mm (38 - 180")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - 8 m
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	18.18 - 21.84 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.54 - 2.73	2.54 - 2.73
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.64 - 1.96:1	1.64 - 1.97:1
Offset	110%	110%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM 4.25/4.4, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	29 dB
HDCP	No	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, 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, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	265 W	305 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	90 - 264 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	290 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	90.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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