Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White vs Epson PowerLite 1221

48specifications compared
30differ
18identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 1221:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:DLP
- PowerLite 1221:LCD
Projector native resolution
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x720)
- PowerLite 1221:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:10000:1
- PowerLite 1221:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")
- PowerLite 1221:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:1.073 billion colours
- PowerLite 1221:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:± 40°
- PowerLite 1221:±30°
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:6000 h
- PowerLite 1221:5000 h

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Comparison of W710ST, PowerLite 1221
91 specifications	A BenQ W710ST Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White Model W710ST View product	B Epson PowerLite 1221 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x720)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 90 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	48 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	±30°
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 10.8 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	±30°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	200 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	10.16 - 11.16 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.77 - 2.86	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.719 - 0.79:1	1.48 - 1.77:1
OffsetKnown for one	136%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) inDiffers	2	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Game	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	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, 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 speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop, Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	300 W	238 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.4 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	330 mm	294.6 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	228.6 mm
HeightDiffers	119 mm	78.7 mm
Package weightKnown for one	4.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	USB, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	560 lines
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F = 1.58 - 1.72
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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