Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey vs Epson PowerLite 1221

50specifications compared
32differ
18identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:2700 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 1221:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:DLP
- PowerLite 1221:LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:10000:1
- PowerLite 1221:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")
- PowerLite 1221:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:1.073 billion colours
- PowerLite 1221:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite 1221:±30°
Service life of light source
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:3500 h
- PowerLite 1221:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:6500 h
- PowerLite 1221:5000 h

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Comparison of MX813ST, PowerLite 1221
85 specifications	A BenQ MX813ST data projector Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey Model MX813ST View product	B Epson PowerLite 1221 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
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
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	±30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 10.8 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±30°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6500 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	239 W	200 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.9 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capabilityDiffers	No	Yes
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.48 - 1.77:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	Yes	No
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)	1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Composite video outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown 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
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	285 W	238 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.4 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.85 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	302 mm	294.6 mm
DepthDiffers	232.7 mm	228.6 mm
HeightDiffers	124 mm	78.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	USB, VGA
Carrying case	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Audio inputKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	302 x 232.7 x 124 mm	294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	560 lines
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F = 1.58 - 1.72
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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