Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Viewsonic PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 19identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:800 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:13000:1
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:120000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:609.6 - 2540 mm (24 - 100")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 102 kHz
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:31 - 100 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:50 - 85 Hz
  • Light source type
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Lamp
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:LED
  • Service life of light source
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4500 h
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:30000 h
  • Zoom ratio
    • TW526 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.1:1
    • PLED-W800 Short throw projector 800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:1.4:1

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Comparison of TW526, PLED-W800
90 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:1120000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratios16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1346.2 - 7620 mm (53 - 300")609.6 - 2540 mm (24 - 100")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 102 kHz31 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 - 3.02 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.14 cm (0.45")
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h30000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one190 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one10000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one21 - 23.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.56 - 2.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.4:1
Throw ratioKnown for one1.5 - 1.65:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL 60, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM L
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneFrame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one33 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one28 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceREACH, CB, KC, EAC, CE, FCC-B (including ICES003), EAC, NOM, UL /UL-CoC
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W4 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaPortable
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one270 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one220 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg830 g
WidthDiffers283 mm138 mm
DepthDiffers222 mm51.5 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm175 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source213 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.79 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersVGAHDMI
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers10
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1680 x 1050 pixels
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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