Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White vs Sharp PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

46specifications compared
31differ
15identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:2200 ANSI lumens
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:10000:1
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
Horizontal scan range
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:15 - 102 kHz
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan range
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:45 - 85 Hz
Matrix size
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1.65 cm (0.65")
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.4 cm (0.55")
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:6000 h
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
Lamp power
- W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:240 W
- PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:250 W

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Comparison of W1500, PG-LX3000
82 specifications	A BenQ W1500 Portable projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model W1500 View product	B Sharp PG-LX3000 data projector Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model PG-LX3000 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	2000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratios	16:9	16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.65 cm (0.65")	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	3500 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	250 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	15.78 - 25.12 mm	21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.45 - 3.07	2.5 - 2.7
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.6:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.07 - 1.71	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, PAL M, PAL N
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 540p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
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	28 dB	31 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
TimeshiftKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Portable projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	375 W	499 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	307 mm
DepthDiffers	284.8 mm	245 mm
HeightDiffers	120.2 mm	94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 lines

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