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BenQ W1700 Projector
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ViewSonic PX747-4K Projector
ViewSonic PX747-4K
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm outputyes
N/A
yesyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
N/A
yesyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
N/A
noyes
Composite inputno
N/A
noyes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232RS-232
DisplayPortno
N/A
nono
DVI innononono
HDMIyes
N/A
yesyes
HDMI version1.4a/2.01.4a/2.01.4/2.02.0
Number of HDMI inputs2222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
MHLno
N/A
nono
HDCPyesyes
N/A
yes
Other connectors5mm output
N/A
5mm output5mm output
S-video inputno
N/A
nono
USByes
N/A
yesyes
USB 2.01111
VGA inyes
N/A
yesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1121
12V triggeryes
N/A
yesyes
AC (power) inputyesyesyesyes

Design

Design typeDesktop projectorStandard throw projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Portableno
N/A
yesyes
Colour of productBlack,WhiteBlack,WhiteWhiteWhite
Built-in displaynononono
Cable lock slotyes
N/A
yesyes

Technical details

Noise level< 3333.0 dB< 27< 27
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB29.0 dB
N/A
N/A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
0 - 900 - 90

Dimensions

Width13.9 in13.9 in13.07 in13.07 in
Height5.31 in5.31 in5.31 in5.31 in
Depth10.71 in10.71 in10.28 in10.28 in
Weight9.26 lb9.26 lb8.16 lb8.82 lb

Optics

Lens shiftno
N/A
nono
Focal length range (f-f)15.57 - 18.67
N/A
N/A
N/A
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.761.5 - 1.651.5 - 1.81.47 - 1.76
Aperture range (F-F)1.94 - 2.06
N/A
N/A
1.94 - 2.06
Zoom ratio1.2 x1.1 x1.2 x1.2 x
Projection distance0.97 - 11.69
N/A
1 - 11.797 - 11.69
Offset110.0 %110.0 %
N/A
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
N/A
1.2 x1.2 x
Matrix type
N/A
N/A
N/A
DMD

Lighting

Type of lampBulb
N/A
BulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h4000.0 h4000.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h10000.0 h15000.0 h15000.0 h
Number of lamps1111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W240.0 W240.0 W

Image

Screen size152.4 - 30076.2 - 30030 - 30076.2 - 300
Screen size compatibility30 - 30060 - 30030 - 30030 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 480
  • 720 x 576
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1400 x 1050
  • 1440 x 900
  • 1680 x 1050
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:916:9
Aspect ratio16:916:916:916:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm2000.0 lm2200.0 lm3500.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:1
N/A
12000:112000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:1
N/A
12000:112000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

Quick start guideyes
N/A
yesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyesyesyes
Memory card readernononono
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyesyesyes
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
  • 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
N/A
N/A
Smart TV
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
RoHS compliance
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Communication

Ethernet connectionnononono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nononono

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)yes
N/A
nono
Glasses includedno
N/A
N/A
N/A
HD readyyes
N/A
yesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyesyes
HDRyes
N/A
yesyes

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers111
N/A
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W10.0 W10.0 W

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)250 - 385
N/A
< 330< 330
Power consumption (typical)330.0 W330.0 W310.0 W310.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power managementMains
N/A
MainsMains
Power consumption (economy mode)
N/A
245.0 W
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (max)
N/A
385.0 W
N/A
375.0 W

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