Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ Projector MP720 vs Viewsonic Digital Projector PJ656

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Projector MP720:2500 ANSI lumens
- Digital Projector PJ656:2100 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Projector MP720:DLP
- Digital Projector PJ656:LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Projector MP720:2000:1
- Digital Projector PJ656:400:1
Horizontal scan range
- Projector MP720:31 - 82 kHz
- Digital Projector PJ656:31 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Projector MP720:48 - 85 Hz
- Digital Projector PJ656:56 - 120 Hz
Lamp power
- Projector MP720:230 W
- Digital Projector PJ656:180 W
Display resolution
- Projector MP720:640 x 350 pixels
- Digital Projector PJ656:1600 x 1200 pixels
Power consumption (typical)
- Projector MP720:305 W
- Digital Projector PJ656:290 W

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Comparison of Projector MP720, Digital Projector PJ656
33 specifications	A BenQ Projector MP720 View product	B Viewsonic Digital Projector PJ656 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2100 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	400:1
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 82 kHz	31 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	56 - 120 Hz
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHB
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	180 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	3000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 1.8:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 dB
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	640 x 350 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	305 W	290 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.72 kg	2.8 kg
Other features6 differ
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Audio inputDiffers	Stereo mini jack x 1	3.5mm stereo mini jack
Audio outputDiffers	Mini Jack x 1	3.5mm stereo mini jack
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	291 x 234 x 94 mm	306 x 249 x 97 mm
Lens systemDiffers	F=2.6 - 2.77, f=20.4 - 23.5	F1.7 - 1.9, f=18.9 - 22.6
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz	AC 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 V, 50 / 60Hz
Video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCA jack
Digital keystone correctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 15°
I/O portsDiffers	In: PC Analog RGB: D-sub 15 pin x 1(shared) DVI-I (sahred with wireless module) A/V Component Video: D-sub 15 pin x 1(shared) S-Video: Mini Din 4 pin x 1 Composite Video: RCA x 1 Audio PC audio: Stereo mini jack x 1(shared) Video L/R audio: Stereo mini jack x 1(shared) Out: PC: Analog RGB: D-sub 15	RGB-PC In(15-pin mini D-sub (x2)) / Out(15-pin mini D-sub), RCA jack (set), USB, 9-pin D-sub RS-232
Control panelKnown for one	XGA DDR DMDTM x 1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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