Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) vs Viewsonic PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black

23specifications compared
17differ
6identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):4000 ANSI lumens
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):WUXGA (1920x1200)
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):3000:1
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:2000:1
Screen size compatibility
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):31 - 92 kHz
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:31 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan range
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):48 - 85 Hz
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):20°
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:± 40°
Service life of light source
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):2000 h
- PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:4000 h

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Comparison of SP840, PJD6531W
74 specifications	A BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Model SP840 View product	B Viewsonic PJD6531W data projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black Model PJD6531W View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	2000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	685.8 - 7620 mm (27 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 - 10 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 92 kHz	31 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	20°	± 40°
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	330 W	230 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 1.8:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	23.5 - 28.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	3	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CB, WEEE, UL/cUL, FCC-B, ICES-003, IRAM, NOM, PSB, C-tick, EK, CE, TUV/GS, GOST-R, Hygienic, SASO UKrSEPRO, CCC
Multimedia1 differ
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	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	10 W
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Presentation
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	430 W	305 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	1.85 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	218 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	305 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Stereo Mini Jack	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	95 x 254 x 325 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	2.50 - 2.76	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1080	Unknown — not stated by the source

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