Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Epson PowerLite 430

43specifications compared
22differ
21identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 430:3000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:5300:1
- PowerLite 430:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
- PowerLite 430:1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
Number of colours
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1.073 billion colours
- PowerLite 430:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:±40°
- PowerLite 430:± 15°
Service life of light source
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2000 h
- PowerLite 430:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3000 h
- PowerLite 430:6000 h
Lamp power
- MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:300 W
- PowerLite 430:230 W

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Comparison of MX717, PowerLite 430
72 specifications	A BenQ MX717 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model MX717 View product	B Epson PowerLite 430 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5300:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")	1270 - 2743.2 mm (50 - 108")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.54 - 1.22 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 15°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	± 15°
Projection technologyKnown for one	DLP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	300 W	230 W
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	6.48 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Differs	2.59	1.80
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.35:1
OffsetKnown for one	115%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	720 x 576, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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) in	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	398 W	332 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	6.80 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.8 kg	3.95 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	157 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
RS-232 ports	1	1
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	339 x 238 x 120.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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