Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black vs BenQ SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

57specifications compared
15differ
42identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:11000:1
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:7500:1
Native aspect ratio
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:16:9
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
Projection distance
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1.398 - 2.09 m
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.447 - 2.17 m
Service life of light source
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3500 h
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 h
Lamp power
- SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:310 W
- SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:350 W

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of SH915, SW916
65 specifications	A BenQ SH915 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model SH915 View product	B BenQ SW916 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model SW916 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	11000:1	7500:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibility	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.398 - 2.09 m	1.447 - 2.17 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	310 W	350 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length range	20.7 - 31.05 mm	20.7 - 31.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.42 - 2.97	2.42 - 2.97
Zoom ratio	1.5:1	1.5:1
OffsetDiffers	130%	123%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported 3D formats	Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector type	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	42 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	33 dB	35 dB
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Business	Business
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	370 W	410 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	300 W	340 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	3.7 kg	3.7 kg
Width	360 mm	360 mm
Depth	260 mm	260 mm
Height	115 mm	115 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More data projector comparisons

All data projector comparisons