Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey vs Canon LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White

59specifications compared
28differ
31identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5200 ANSI lumens
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:16:10
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Light source type
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:Lamp
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:Laser/LED hybrid
Service life of light source
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2000 h
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:20000 h
Focal length range
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:15.78 - 25.12 mm
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1.81 - 2.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2.45 - 3.07
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:14.3 - 22.9

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Comparison of SW921+, LX-MH502Z
93 specifications	A BenQ SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey Model SW921+ View product	B Canon LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White Model LX-MH502Z View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5200 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	5000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.65 cm (0.65")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	DMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 - 9.58 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3750 ANSI lumens
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80%
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser/LED hybrid
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	2500 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	370 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	15.78 - 25.12 mm	1.81 - 2.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.45 - 3.07	14.3 - 22.9
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.6:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.12 - 1.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeDiffers	0 - 2.5%	-60 - 60%
OffsetKnown for one	105%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-23 - 23%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Not supported
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 576 (WSVGA), 1024 x 600, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232	RS-232C
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Differs	Yes	No
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	36 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	33 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blackboard, Cinema, Presentation, Standard, sRGB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Presentation	Presentation
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	500 W	510 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	594 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.9 kg	9.3 kg
WidthDiffers	411.4 mm	450 mm
DepthDiffers	267.5 mm	379 mm
HeightDiffers	118.4 mm	154 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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