Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver vs BenQ SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black

43specifications compared
22differ
21identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:3000 ANSI lumens
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:XGA (1024x768)
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:10000:1
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:4:3
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:1727.2 - 2159 mm (68 - 85")
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:4000 h
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3500 h
Lamp power
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:230 W
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:310 W
Focal length range
- MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:2.5 - 5.1 mm
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:20.7 - 31.05 mm

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Comparison of MX852UST, SH915
74 specifications	A BenQ MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver Model MX852UST View product	B BenQ SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model SH915 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	11000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1727.2 - 2159 mm (68 - 85")	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.398 - 2.09 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	23 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	3500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	310 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.5 - 5.1 mm	20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.42 - 2.97
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.5:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130%
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.43:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	33 dB
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	370 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5 kg	3.7 kg
WidthDiffers	373.3 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	287.5 mm	260 mm
HeightDiffers	130.2 mm	115 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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