Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver vs Epson POWERLITE 900

34specifications compared
20differ
14identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:2500 ANSI lumens
- POWERLITE 900:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:DLP
- POWERLITE 900:LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:13000:1
- POWERLITE 900:2000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
- POWERLITE 900:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:0.4 - 0.74 m
- POWERLITE 900:0.73 - 8.77 m
Lamp power
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:230 W
- POWERLITE 900:200 W
3D
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:Yes
- POWERLITE 900:No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver:3
- POWERLITE 900:1

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Comparison of MX850UST, POWERLITE 900
73 specifications	A BenQ MX850UST Ultra short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Silver Model MX850UST View product	B Epson POWERLITE 900 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.4 - 0.74 m	0.73 - 8.77 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
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 source1 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	6500 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.52 - 16.22 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL L, PAL M
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 640 x 480 (VGA)
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 dB
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	16 W
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	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
Product typeKnown for one	Ultra short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	220 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	321 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	5.3 kg	3.13 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	263 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	93 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	USB, VGA
Other features1 differ
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	339 x 322.8 x 236.9 mm	345 x 263 x 93 mm
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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