Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver vs NEC PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 22identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:2000 ANSI lumens
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:550 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:DLP
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:1080p (1920x1080)
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:10000:1
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:16:9
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:23 - 120 Hz
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:48 - 120 Hz

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Comparison of W1080ST, PA550W
95 specifications
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2000 ANSI lumens550 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 102 kHz15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers± 20°±30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers240 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers10.2 - 12.24 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.6 - 2.781.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:12.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.69 - 0.83:11.5 - 3.0:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.3 - 3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.1 - 5°
OffsetKnown for one105%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in11
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, FCC, CSA, NOM
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Cinema, Dynamic, StandardUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power10 W10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs353 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.85 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers312 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers109 mm164 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
RS-232 ports11

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