Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs Epson BrightLink 425Wi

55specifications compared
29differ
26identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2700 ANSI lumens
- BrightLink 425Wi:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:DLP
- BrightLink 425Wi:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
- BrightLink 425Wi:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
- BrightLink 425Wi:3000:1
Number of colours
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1.073 billion colours
- BrightLink 425Wi:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- BrightLink 425Wi:±15°
Service life of light source
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4000 h
- BrightLink 425Wi:5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:6500 h
- BrightLink 425Wi:6000 h

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Comparison of MX815ST, BrightLink 425Wi
85 specifications	A BenQ MX815ST Short throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX815ST View product	B Epson BrightLink 425Wi View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	1600.2 - 2870.2 mm (63 - 113")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±15°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	±15°
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
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6500 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusDiffers	Auto	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.6 - 6.9 mm	6.48 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35:1
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 960, 1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
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 quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	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, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	16 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Short throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Short throw	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, White
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 indicators	Yes	Yes
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	294 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.20 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	244 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Hom
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.63 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	345.4 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	276.9 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	104.1 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC, USB, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 ports	1	1

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