Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver vs BenQ SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 22identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:3000 ANSI lumens
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:XGA (1024x768)
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:10000:1
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:7500:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:4:3
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:1727.2 - 2159 mm (68 - 85")
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
  • Lamp power
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:230 W
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:350 W
  • Focal length range
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:2.5 - 5.1 mm
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:20.7 - 31.05 mm
  • Zoom ratio
    • MX852UST 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Silver:Fixed
    • SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.5:1

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Comparison of MX852UST, SW916
71 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:17500:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1727.2 - 2159 mm (68 - 85")660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.447 - 2.17 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one120 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one23 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers230 W350 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one5000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers2.5 - 5.1 mm20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.42 - 2.97
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.5:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123%
Throw ratioKnown for one0.43:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB B, USB Type-BMini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB42 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB35 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W5 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W410 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5 kg3.7 kg
WidthDiffers373.3 mm360 mm
DepthDiffers287.5 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers130.2 mm115 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersYesNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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