Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver vs NEC M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

58specifications compared
35differ
23identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:3200 ANSI lumens
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:XGA (1024x768)
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:13000:1
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4:3
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:4:3
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1524 - 3810 mm (60 - 150")
Horizontal scan range
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:15 - 102 kHz
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:23 - 120 Hz
- M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:50 - 120 Hz

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Comparison of MX823ST, M302WS
96 specifications	A BenQ MX823ST data projector Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver Model MX823ST View product	B NEC M302WS Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model M302WS View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1524 - 3810 mm (60 - 150")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.56 - 1.48 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 30°	-30 - 30°
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	225 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	0 - 2.6	2.4 - 2.4
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Throw ratioDiffers	0.61:1	0.45:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	0 - 6.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Fixed	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 6
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	30 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; EAC; RoHS
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	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	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	20 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Short throw	Portable
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
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 source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	224 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	286 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	202 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	240 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	368 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	286 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	97 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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