Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White

40specifications compared
25differ
15identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:DLP
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:720p (1280x720)
Native aspect ratio
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Keystone correction, horizontal
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:40°
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:40°
- PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of MX704WI, 740HD
85 specifications	A BenQ MX704WI Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX704WI View product	B Epson PowerLite 740HD Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 720p (1280x720) White Model 740HD View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	720p (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.96 - 2.15 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	1.96 - 3.1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	23 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	200 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	22.04 - 24.14 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.68	1.58 - 1.72
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 1.56:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesDiffers	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic, Game
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	2
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
MHL versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
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, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	1 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	350 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	261 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	331 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	246.2 mm	236 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	79 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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