Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver vs BenQ TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White

55specifications compared
29differ
26identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:5000 ANSI lumens
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:XGA (1024x768)
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:11000:1
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:4:3
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
Number of colours
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:16.78 million colours
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:± 40°
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver:2500 h
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:4000 h

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Comparison of SX912, TH681
83 specifications	A BenQ SX912 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, Silver Model SX912 View product	B BenQ TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model TH681 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	11000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	711.2 - 7620 mm (28 - 300")	1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	-40 - 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	6500 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	310 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.7 - 31.05 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.42 - 2.97	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.5:1	1.3:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.428 - 2.142:1	1.15 - 1.5:1
OffsetKnown for one	124%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	33 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	370 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	300 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.7 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	360.1 mm	311.8 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	244.1 mm
HeightDiffers	119.9 mm	104.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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