Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs BenQ MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White

58specifications compared
11differ
47identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2700 ANSI lumens
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:±40°
USB connector type
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:Mini-USB B
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:USB Type-B
Noise level
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:34 dB
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:27 dB
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:29 dB
Product colour
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:White
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:Grey, White
Placement
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:Desktop
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:Desktop, Ceiling
Power consumption (typical)
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:270 W
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:275 W

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Comparison of MX815ST, MX816ST
75 specifications	A BenQ MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX815ST View product	B BenQ MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White Model MX816ST View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibility	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	31 - 102 kHz	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	±40°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	13000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6500 h	6500 h
Lamp power	210 W	210 W
Lens systemidentical
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.61:1
Offset	130%	130%
FocusKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.6 - 6.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modes	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	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, Thai, Turkish	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
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Short throw	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	275 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	2.8 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	278 mm
Depth	232.6 mm	232.6 mm
Height	114.4 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source

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