Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024) vs BenQ SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2500 ANSI lumens
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:4500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):SXGA (1280x1024)
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000:1
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:3000:1
  • Horizontal scan range
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):15.9 - 60 kHz
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:31 - 92 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):20 - 100 Hz
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:48 - 85 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000 h
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1500 h
  • Lamp power
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):250 W
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:300 W
  • Ethernet LAN
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):No
    • SP891 Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:Yes

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Comparison of PB8230, SP891
75 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens4500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersSXGA (1280x1024)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:13000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers581.7 - 7620 mm (22.9 - 300")711.2 - 12700 mm (28 - 500")
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15.9 - 60 kHz31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers20 - 100 Hz48 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h1500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 h
Lamp powerDiffers250 W300 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.1 - 36.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.48 - 2.81
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.62 - 2.43:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-41 - 41%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-125 - 125%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 350, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs250 W520 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.13 kg7 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source428 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source169 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Component, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one110V - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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