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Acer M550 Projector
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Acer V7850 Projector
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BenQ W1700 Projector
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BenQ W1720 Projector
BenQ W1720
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Editiorial reviews
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6 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
66 %
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4 stars
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3 editorial reviews
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User rating
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42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
50 %
3 stars
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48 user ratings
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
N/A
yes
N/A
DisplayPortno
N/A
no
N/A
DVI innononono
HDMIyesyesyes
N/A
HDMI version2.02.01.4a/2.01.4a/2.0
Number of HDMI inputs2222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
MHLyesyesno
N/A
HDCPyes
N/A
yesyes
Number of headphone outputs11
N/A
N/A
S-video inputno
N/A
no
N/A
USByesyesyes
N/A
USB 2.02111
VGA inyesyesyes
N/A
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports2211
Microphone input
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Composite input
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Serial interface type
N/A
N/A
RS-232RS-232
Other connectors
N/A
N/A
5mm output
N/A
12V trigger
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
AC (power) input
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Design

Design typeDesktop projectorCeiling-mounted projectorDesktop projectorStandard throw projector
Colour of productWhiteWhiteBlack,WhiteBlack,White
Built-in displaynononono
Portable
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Cable lock slot
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Technical details

Noise level< 29< 29< 3333.0 dB
Noise level (economic mode)27.0 dB23.0 dB29.0 dB29.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 800 - 80
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Width15.67 in15.67 in13.9 in13.9 in
Height4.53 in5.0 in5.31 in5.31 in
Depth11.72 in11.71 in10.71 in10.71 in
Weight12.13 lb11.68 lb9.26 lb9.26 lb

Optics

Lens shiftyesyesno
N/A
Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6220.91 - 32.6215.57 - 18.67
N/A
Type of lens shiftVertical
N/A
N/A
N/A
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.39 - 2.221.47 - 1.761.5 - 1.65
Optical zoom1.6 x1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManualManual
N/A
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.262.5 - 3.261.94 - 2.06
N/A
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.6 x1.2 x1.1 x
Zoom typeManualManual
N/A
N/A
Projection distance1.3 - 9.31.3 - 9.30.97 - 11.69
N/A
Digital zoom
N/A
2.0 x
N/A
N/A
Offset
N/A
N/A
110.0 %110.0 %

Lighting

Type of lampUHPUHPBulb
N/A
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h4000.0 h4000.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)15000.0 h15000.0 h10000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps1111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W240.0 W240.0 W
Number of bulbs
N/A
1
N/A
N/A

Image

Screen size26 - 30226 - 302152.4 - 30076.2 - 300
Screen size compatibility26 - 30226 - 30030 - 30060 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
N/A
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:916:9
Aspect ratio16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
16:916:9
Brightness (eco)2320.0 lm1760.0 lm
N/A
N/A
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2100.0 lm2200.0 lm2000.0 lm
Contrast ratio900000:11000000:110000:1
N/A
Dynamic contrast900000:11200000:110000:1
N/A
Video formats supported
2160p
2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Supported graphics resolutions
N/A
3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 3840 x 2160

Features

Quick start guideyesyesyes
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesnoyesyes
Memory card readerno
N/A
nono
Smart TVno
N/A
N/A
no
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
N/A
yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
N/A
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR

Communication

Ethernet connectionyesyesnono
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
N/A
nono

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)nonoyes
N/A
HD readyyesyesyes
N/A
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyesyes
HDRyesyesyes
N/A
Glasses included
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers2211
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W5.0 W5.0 W

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 325
N/A
250 - 385
N/A
Power consumption (typical)315.0 W315.0 W330.0 W330.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
N/A
0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)260.0 W260.0 W
N/A
245.0 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)260.0 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
Power management
N/A
N/A
Mains
N/A
Power consumption (max)
N/A
N/A
N/A
385.0 W

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