Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024) vs NEC U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2500 ANSI lumens
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2600 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):SXGA (1280x1024)
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Horizontal scan range
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):15.9 - 60 kHz
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 91.1 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):20 - 100 Hz
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:50 - 85 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000 h
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2500 h
  • Lamp power
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):250 W
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:230 W
  • Ethernet LAN
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):No
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):0
    • U260W Ultra short throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1

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Comparison of PB8230, U260W
50 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSXGA (1280x1024)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers581.7 - 7620 mm (22.9 - 300")1955.8 - 2540 mm (77 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.152 - 0.319 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15.9 - 60 kHz15 - 91.1 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers20 - 100 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers250 W230 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.42 mm
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; EuP; TÜV GS; RoHS
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra short throw projector
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs250 W300 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.13 kg6.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source427 x 406 x 200 mm
Power requirementsDiffers110V - 240 V100-240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.3°

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