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
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
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
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
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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