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BenQ W1700 vs Optoma HD39Darbee

13.9 in
5.31 in
BenQ W1700 Projector
BenQ W1700
12.36 in
4.49 in
Optoma HD39Darbee Projector
Optoma HD39Darbee
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4.0 out of 5
10 user ratings
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User rating
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
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Full Comparison

General

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Analog 3.5mm outputyesyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyesno
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Composite inputnono
DisplayPortnono
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.4a/2.01.4a
Number of HDMI inputs22
MHLnoyes
Other connectors5mm output5mm output
S-video inputnono
USByesyes
USB 2.011
VGA inyesno
12V triggeryesyes

Design

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Portablenono
Colour of productBlack,WhiteWhite
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Noise level< 33< 29
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB29.0 dB

Dimensions

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Width13.9 in12.36 in
Height5.31 in4.49 in
Depth10.71 in8.82 in
Weight9.26 lb6.19 lb

Optics

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Lens shiftnoyes
Focal length range (f-f)15.57 - 18.6720.91 - 32.62
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.761.4 - 2.24
Aperture range (F-F)1.94 - 2.062.5 - 3.26
Zoom ratio1.2 x1.6 x
Projection distance0.97 - 11.691.3 - 9.4
Offset110.0 %116.0 %

Lighting

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Type of lampBulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h15000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps11
Bulb power240.0 W260.0 W

Image

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Screen size152.4 - 30026.4 - 303.1
Screen size compatibility30 - 30026.21 - 303.3
Resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm3500.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:132000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:132000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Memory card readernono
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • 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
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • FRE
  • IND
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • TUR

Communication

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Glasses includednono
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRyesno

Audio features

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power5.0 W10.0 W

Power

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma HD39DarbeeOptoma HD39Darbee
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)250 - 385249 - 309
Power consumption (typical)330.0 W285.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power managementMainsMains

Pros & Cons

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