Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver vs BenQ TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

51specifications compared
21differ
30identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:3000 ANSI lumens
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:XGA (1024x768)
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:4:3
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:4:3
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")
Focal length range
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:2.6 - 6.9 mm
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:21 - 23.1 mm
Zoom ratio
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:Fixed
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.1:1
Throw ratio
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:0.61:1
- TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.5 - 1.65:1

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Comparison of MX806ST, TW526
81 specifications	A BenQ MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver Model MX806ST View product	B BenQ TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model TW526 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 40°
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
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
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 6.9 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.61:1	1.5 - 1.65:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	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
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Short throw	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	270 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	283 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	222 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	95 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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