Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey vs NEC MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 21identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5200 ANSI lumens
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3400 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:DLP
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5000:1
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:16:10
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Service life of light source
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2000 h
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:10000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2500 h
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15000 h
  • Lamp power
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:370 W
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:225 W

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Comparison of SW921+, MC342X
91 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5200 ANSI lumens3400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs5000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.65 cm (0.65")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for oneDMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.89 - 10.94 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h10000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs2500 h15000 h
Lamp powerDiffers370 W225 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers15.78 - 25.12 mm19.1 - 22.9 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.45 - 3.072.1 - 2.25
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.6:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.12 - 1.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one0 - 2.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one105%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 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 10801024 x 768 (XGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown 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
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs33 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of OSD languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; EAC; ErP; TUEV Type Approved; WEEE
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W16 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one500 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs594 W288 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs400 W196 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.9 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers411.4 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm261 mm
HeightDiffers118.4 mm104.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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