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Acer M550 vs BenQ W1700

15.67 in
4.53 in
Acer M550 Projector
Acer M550
13.9 in
5.31 in
BenQ W1700 Projector
BenQ W1700
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
4.0 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
10 %
4 stars
90 %
3 stars
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User rating
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyes
DisplayPortnono
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4a/2.0
Number of HDMI inputs22
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
MHLyesno
HDCPyesyes
S-video inputnono
USByesyes
USB 2.021
VGA inyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports21

Design

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productWhiteBlack,White
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Noise level< 29< 33
Noise level (economic mode)27.0 dB29.0 dB

Dimensions

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Width15.67 in13.9 in
Height4.53 in5.31 in
Depth11.72 in10.71 in
Weight12.13 lb9.26 lb

Optics

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Lens shiftyesno
Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6215.57 - 18.67
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.47 - 1.76
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.261.94 - 2.06
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.2 x
Projection distance1.3 - 9.30.97 - 11.69

Lighting

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Type of lampUHPBulb
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)15000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps11
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W

Image

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Screen size26 - 302152.4 - 300
Screen size compatibility26 - 30230 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm
Contrast ratio900000:110000:1
Dynamic contrast900000:110000:1
Video formats supported
2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Features

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Quick start guideyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Memory card readernono

Communication

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Ethernet connectionyesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRyesyes

Audio features

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers21
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W

Power

Acer M550Acer M550
BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 325250 - 385
Power consumption (typical)315.0 W330.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

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