Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite Pro Z8255NL

47specifications compared
25differ
22identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:10000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:DLP
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:5000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-15 - 15°
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:± 30°
Service life of light source
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3500 h
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:7000 h
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:3500 h
Lamp power
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:240 W
- PowerLite Pro Z8255NL:340 W

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Comparison of MX842UST, PowerLite Pro Z8255NL
88 specifications	A BenQ MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX842UST View product	B Epson PowerLite Pro Z8255NL View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	10000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	5000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:3	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 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	-15 - 15°	± 30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.63 - 2.65 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 20°
Light source4 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	7000 h	3500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	340 W
Lamps quantityDiffers	1 lamp(s)	2 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system1 differ
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	2.53	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.61:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.47:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	153%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 - 57.35 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 - 2.51
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-6 - 6%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-56 - 56%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Not supported
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX 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
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
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
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Large venue projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop, Ceiling
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	330 W	1050 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	830 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5.4 kg	22 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	534 mm
DepthDiffers	322.8 mm	734 mm
HeightDiffers	236.9 mm	225 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, 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
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 50 °C

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