Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver vs Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

48specifications compared
29differ
19identical
31known 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
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:1080p (1920x1080)
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 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
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 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
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP 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")
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:15 - 102 kHz
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan range
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:23 - 120 Hz
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:45 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver:3500 h
- PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of W1080ST, PG-LW3500
79 specifications	A BenQ W1080ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, Silver Model W1080ST View product	B Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model PG-LW3500 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	2000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	45 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	± 20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	250 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	10.2 - 12.24 mm	21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.6 - 2.78	2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	0.69 - 0.83:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	105%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 540p, 576i, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
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 type	USB Type-B	USB Type-B
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	31 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Standard	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	353 W	218 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.35 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.85 kg	2.58 kg
WidthDiffers	312 mm	307.1 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	245.2 mm
HeightDiffers	109 mm	94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More data projector comparisons

All data projector comparisons