Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver

70specifications compared
40differ
30identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:2000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:5300:1
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:635 - 6629.4 mm (25 - 261")
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:27 - 102 kHz
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:-40 - 40°
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:± 20°
Service life of light source
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:2000 h
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:3500 h

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Comparison of MX722, W1080ST
89 specifications	A BenQ MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model MX722 View product	B BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver Model W1080ST View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5300:1	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	635 - 6629.4 mm (25 - 261")	965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	27 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	± 20°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	300 W	240 W
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2.6 - 2.78
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.2:1
OffsetDiffers	115%	105%
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.69 - 0.83:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	No	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inDiffers	No	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
Composite video outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one	0	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
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown 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
Bluetooth	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player type	Not included	Not included
Features5 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	33 dB	30 dB
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Standard
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	No	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	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	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Silver
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	419 W	353 W
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.7 kg	2.85 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	312 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	120.5 mm	109 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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