Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) vs Viewsonic PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

23specifications compared
20differ
3identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):4000 ANSI lumens
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):DLP
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
Projector native resolution
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):WUXGA (1920x1200)
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):3000:1
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):400:1
Screen size compatibility
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):31 - 92 kHz
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):31 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan range
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):48 - 85 Hz
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):56 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200):20°
- PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):± 30°

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Comparison of SP840, PJL7211
47 specifications	A BenQ SP840 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Model SP840 View product	B Viewsonic PJL7211 data projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model PJL7211 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	400:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 - 10.4 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 92 kHz	31 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	56 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	20°	± 30°
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	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	330 W	190 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	23.5 - 28.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SECAM
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
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	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	0
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL60950-1/C-UL, FCC p. 15 B, CE: EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55022, EN55024, EN60950-1; DEMKO-GS, WEEE, RoHS, C-Tick (AS/NZS CISPR22 B)
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
RMS rated powerKnown for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	430 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	5 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	3.4 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	95 x 254 x 325 mm	317 x 288 x 98 mm
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
ResolutionDiffers	1080	1600 x 1200 pixels
Audio outputKnown for one	Stereo Mini Jack	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
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source

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