Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver vs Epson EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black

48specifications compared
29differ
19identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:DLP
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:13000:1
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:4500 h
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:6000 h
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:5000 h
Lamp power
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:190 W
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:200 W
Focal length range
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:2.6 - 6.9 mm
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom ratio
- MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver:Fixed
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:1.2:1

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Comparison of MX806ST, EX5220
90 specifications	A BenQ MX806ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, Silver Model MX806ST View product	B Epson EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black Model EX5220 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:3	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 9 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 0.9 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 - 9 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
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
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 source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	200 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 6.9 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.61:1	1.48 - 1.77:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video processingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
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 quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
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
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Black
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	283 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	207 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%
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	294.6 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	228.6 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	76.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0

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