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BenQ MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 19identical
  • 49known 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 X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:DLP
    • PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:13000:1
    • PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
    • PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
  • Number of colours
    • MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1.073 billion colours
    • PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-15 - 15°
    • PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:30°
  • Service life of light source
    • MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3500 h
    • PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:7000 h
    • PowerLite X12 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h

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Comparison of MX842UST, X12
94 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:13000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.89 - 10.95 m
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-15 - 15°30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs7000 h5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerDiffers240 W200 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one2.53Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for oneFixedUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one0.47:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one153%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 960, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) in11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 dB
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, 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, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W283 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers322.8 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers236.9 mm77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, USB
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 x 79 x 229 mm
Input typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 - 1.72
RS-232 ports11
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source

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