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BenQ SW921 + PSR01 vs Dell S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 31identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • SW921 + PSR01:5000 ANSI lumens
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • SW921 + PSR01:5000:1
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1800:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • SW921 + PSR01:16:10
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • SW921 + PSR01:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
  • Light source type
    • SW921 + PSR01:Lamp
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Laser
  • Service life of light source
    • SW921 + PSR01:2000 h
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
  • Throw ratio
    • SW921 + PSR01:1.12 - 1.8:1
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.52:1
  • Offset
    • SW921 + PSR01:105%
    • S518WL Short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:115%

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Comparison of SW921 + PSR01, S518WL
92 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs5000:11800:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.78 - 1.12 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000:1
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80%
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 cm (0.65")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMD
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLaser
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one2500 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one370 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.51 mm
Throw ratioDiffers1.12 - 1.8:10.52:1
OffsetDiffers105%115%
Focal length rangeKnown for one15.78 - 25.12 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.45 - 3.07Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.6:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one-2.5 - 2.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DYesYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputs11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise level36 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs33 dB32 dB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
RMS rated power20 W20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Product colourDiffersSilver, WhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs490 W350 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.7 kg5.5 kg
WidthDiffers411.4 mm386.5 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm303.2 mm
HeightDiffers118.4 mm115 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sources518wl
RS-232 ports11
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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