Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

50specifications compared
28differ
22identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:5300:1
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:635 - 6629.4 mm (25 - 261")
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:27 - 102 kHz
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:23 - 120 Hz
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:45 - 85 Hz

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Comparison of MX722, PG-LW3500
92 specifications	A BenQ MX722 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model MX722 View product	B Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model PG-LW3500 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5300:1	2000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	635 - 6629.4 mm (25 - 261")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	27 - 102 kHz	15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	45 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	300 W	250 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.2:1
OffsetKnown for one	115%	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
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D Ready	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 540p, 576i, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	33 dB	31 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	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
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	20 W	2 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	419 W	218 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.35 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	2.58 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	307.1 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	245.2 mm
HeightDiffers	120.5 mm	94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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