Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver vs BenQ SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black

58specifications compared
32differ
26identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:3500 ANSI lumens
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:XGA (1024x768)
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:4:3
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:16:9
Supported aspect ratios
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:4:3
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:1397 - 7620 mm (55 - 300")
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:23 - 120 Hz
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:23 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:± 40°
- SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:± 30°

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Comparison of MX822ST, SH940
82 specifications	A BenQ MX822ST data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver Model MX822ST View product	B BenQ SH940 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black Model SH940 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	3500:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1397 - 7620 mm (55 - 300")	711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	± 30°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000:1
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125%
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 30°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	3000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	310 W	300 W
Lens system3 differ
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	0 - 2.8	2.48 - 2.81
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.626:1	1.62 - 2.43:1
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.1 - 36.15 mm
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise level	36 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	34 dB	33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Short throw	Business
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	370 W	442 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	7.2 kg
WidthDiffers	329.5 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	248.5 mm	318 mm
HeightDiffers	130 mm	169 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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