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Wondering what makes the BenQ MX731 unique? We looked at 139 specs & features — including general information, optical performance, projection & throw performance & lens & focus system — to help you choose the right projector.
A fast snapshot of the BenQ MX731, covering its standout specification and what you can expect right out of the box.
BenQ MX731
BenQ MX731 is a 4000-lumen XGA DLP business projector designed for clear and detailed presentations in medium-sized conference rooms with ambient light. It features a range of connectivity options, including dual HDMI ports, USB and LAN connections.
Specifications & Facts 139
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General Information 9
BenQ MX731 Intended Usage Type
What is the intended usage type of this projector?
0 BenQ MX731 0 Votes Business, Classroom, Office
14 Projectors in this range Home Theater
BenQ MX731
This projector is optimized for use in Business settings, Classroom environments, and Office spaces, suitable for presentations and educational content.
Describes the ideal application for this projector.
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BenQ MX731 Projection Technology Type
What is the projection technology type of this projector?
45 BenQ MX731 0 Votes DLP
20 Projectors in this range DLP
BenQ MX731
The projector utilizes DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology, known for delivering sharp images, high contrast ratios, and consistent color performance over time.
Identifies the core imaging technology used.
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BenQ MX731 Imaging Chip Type
What is the imaging chip type of this projector?
45 BenQ MX731 0 Votes DLP Chip
18 Projectors in this range DLP Chip
BenQ MX731
The projector features a DLP Chip for image generation, which ensures sharp picture quality and often provides a higher native contrast ratio compared to other technologies.
Indicates the chip architecture that forms the image.
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BenQ MX731 Imaging Chip Size
What is the imaging chip size of this projector?
0.55 inch 0Votes
0.54 inch (Average)
BenQ MX731
The imaging chip has a diagonal size of 0.55 inch (1.4 cm), influencing the projector's overall size and light output capabilities.
Specifies the size of the imaging chip. Larger chips generally improve performance.
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BenQ MX731 Product Type
What is the product type of this projector?
5 BenQ MX731 0 Votes Business
12 Projectors in this range Home Theater
BenQ MX731
This projector is primarily designed for Business applications, making it suitable for professional presentations and meetings.
Defines the general classification of this projector.
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BenQ MX731 Release Year
What is the release year of this projector?
43 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 2023
15 Projectors in this range 2023
BenQ MX731
This product was released in 2023, indicating it is a relatively recent model.
Shows the year the projector model was released.
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BenQ MX731 Color
What is the color of this projector?
0 BenQ MX731 0 Votes White
4 Projectors in this range Black
BenQ MX731
The projector's chassis is finished in White, offering a neutral aesthetic that blends well in most environments.
Indicates the color finish of the projector body.
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BenQ MX731 Build Material
What is the build material of this projector?
5 BenQ MX731 0 Votes Plastic
10 Projectors in this range Plastic
BenQ MX731
The projector's main construction material is Plastic, providing a balance of durability and lightweight design.
Specifies the main construction material of the chassis.
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BenQ MX731 Country of Manufacture
What is the country of manufacture for this projector?
45 BenQ MX731 0 Votes China
20 Projectors in this range China
BenQ MX731
This projector is manufactured in China.
Indicates where the projector was manufactured.
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Optical Performance 14
BenQ MX731 Native Resolution
What is the native resolution of this projector?
25 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 720p
18 Projectors in this range 1080p
BenQ MX731
The projector's native resolution is 720p, which corresponds to 1280 x 720 pixels, providing standard high-definition clarity.
The true physical pixel resolution produced by the projector.
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BenQ MX731 Maximum Supported Resolution
What is the maximum supported resolution of this projector?
15 BenQ MX731 0 Votes WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
10 Projectors in this range 4K
BenQ MX731
While the native resolution may be lower, this projector can accept and display content up to WUXGA (1920 x 1200), scaling it to its native output for improved compatibility with various sources.
The highest resolution signal the projector can accept.
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BenQ MX731 Brightness Output
What is the brightness output?
4,000 lumen 0Votes
2,300.94 lumen (Average)
BenQ MX731
The projector delivers a brightness output of 4000 lumens, making it suitable for use in environments with ambient light, such as classrooms or offices.
Indicates overall light output for visibility in ambient light.
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BenQ MX731 Peak ANSI Lumens
What is the peak ANSI lumens of this projector?
4,000 lumen 0Votes
2,473.87 lumen (Average)
BenQ MX731
The peak ANSI lumen rating is 4000 lumens, which measures the average brightness across the projected image, ensuring a consistently bright display.
Industry-standard brightness measurement using ANSI method.
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BenQ MX731 Contrast Ratio
What is the contrast ratio of this projector?
0 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 20,000:1
2 Projectors in this range 1,000:1
BenQ MX731
The projector features a contrast ratio of 20,000:1, which allows for deep blacks and bright whites, resulting in a more vivid and detailed image.
Represents the difference between the darkest black and brightest white produced by the projector.
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BenQ MX731 Color Bit Depth
What is the color bit depth?
10 bit 0Votes
11.61 bit (Average)
BenQ MX731
With a color bit depth of 10 bits, the projector can display over a billion colors, leading to smoother gradients and more realistic color reproduction.
Determines how finely color gradients are rendered.
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BenQ MX731 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
Deep dynamic contrast at :val.
0 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 10,000:1–50,000:1
1 Projectors in this range Not Specified
BenQ MX731
The dynamic contrast ratio ranges from 10,000:1–50,000:1, meaning the projector can actively adjust its light output to optimize contrast based on the scene's content, improving image depth.
What is the dynamic contrast ratio?
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BenQ MX731 Dynamic Lumens
What is the dynamic lumens rating?
4,000 lumen 0Votes
2,410.81 lumen (Average)
BenQ MX731
With 4000 dynamic lumens, the projector can adjust its brightness in real-time based on the content being displayed, enhancing contrast in both dark and bright scenes.
Measures boosted brightness in enhanced dynamic modes.
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BenQ MX731 Color Gamut Coverage
What is the color gamut coverage?
72 % 0Votes
96.44 % (Average)
BenQ MX731
The projector covers 72% of the specified color gamut, ensuring a broad range of accurate and vibrant colors in the projected image.
Indicates percent coverage of color spaces such as Rec.709 or DCI-P3.
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BenQ MX731 Refresh Rate
What is the refresh rate?
60 Hz 0Votes
80.31 Hz (Average)
BenQ MX731
The projector operates at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, providing a smooth and stable image for most content, including presentations and video.
Determines motion smoothness for gaming and video.
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BenQ MX731 Motion Processing Type
Smooth motion processing with level :val.
0 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 0–1 (Minimal)
5 Projectors in this range Not specified
BenQ MX731
The motion processing is 0–1 (Minimal), meaning it introduces very little or no motion smoothing, preserving the original cinematic look of films.
What is the motion processing level?
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BenQ MX731 Sharpness Enhancement Type
Crisp detail with sharpness level :val.
15 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 2–4 (Balanced)
7 Projectors in this range 2–4 (Balanced)
BenQ MX731
The sharpness enhancement is set to 2–4 (Balanced), providing a subtle improvement to image detail without introducing artifacts or an unnatural appearance.
What is the sharpness enhancement level?
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BenQ MX731 Pixel Shifting
Does this projector support pixel shifting?
No 0Votes BenQ MX731
Yes Projectors in this range
Indicates whether resolution enhancement via pixel shifting is supported.
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BenQ MX731 Frame Interpolation
Does this projector support frame interpolation?
No 0Votes BenQ MX731
Yes Projectors in this range
Allows smoother motion for sports and fast scenes.
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Projection & Throw Performance 13
BenQ MX731 Throw Ratio
Flexible placement with :val throw ratio.
62 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 1.5–2.5+ (Long Throw)
19 Projectors in this range 1.0–1.5 (Standard)
BenQ MX731
This projector has a 1.5–2.5+ (Long Throw) ratio, meaning it needs to be placed at a significant distance from the screen to achieve a large image, making it suitable for larger rooms.
What is the throw ratio?
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BenQ MX731 Minimum Throw Distance
What is the minimum throw distance?
3.9 ft 0Votes
3.2 ft (Average)
BenQ MX731
The minimum distance required between the projector and the screen to achieve a clear image is 3.9 ft (1.19 m), which dictates placement flexibility.
Closest usable distance between projector and screen.
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BenQ MX731 Maximum Throw Distance
What is the maximum throw distance?
30.2 ft 0Votes
18.82 ft (Average)
BenQ MX731
The projector can be placed up to 30.2 ft (9.2 m) away from the screen, allowing for very large projected images in expansive spaces.
Maximum distance at which the projector can achieve a proper image.
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BenQ MX731 Keystone Correction Vertical
What is the vertical keystone correction?
30 degree 0Votes
33.65 degree (Average)
BenQ MX731
The projector supports vertical keystone correction of up to 30 degrees, allowing for adjustment of the image shape to prevent trapezoidal distortion when the projector is not perfectly aligned with the screen.
Vertical angle adjustment to correct image distortion.
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BenQ MX731 Keystone Correction Horizontal
What is the horizontal keystone correction?
20 degree 0Votes
34.57 degree (Average)
BenQ MX731
Horizontal keystone correction of up to 20 degrees enables you to adjust the image shape if the projector is positioned off-center from the screen horizontally.
Horizontal angle adjustment to correct image distortion.
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BenQ MX731 Optical Zoom Level
High-quality optical zoom at :valx.
15 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 1.2x–1.5x (Standard)
5 Projectors in this range 1.1x (Entry)
BenQ MX731
The optical zoom level of 1.2x–1.5x (Standard) allows for flexible placement and image sizing without compromising resolution or sharpness.
What is the optical zoom level?
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BenQ MX731 Screen Size Minimum
What is the minimum supported screen size?
29.7 inch 0Votes
37.56 inch (Average)
BenQ MX731
The projector can produce a clear image with a minimum screen size of 29.7 inches (75.44 cm), suitable for smaller viewing areas or when close to the screen.
Smallest supported diagonal projection size.
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BenQ MX731 Auto Keystone
Does this projector support auto keystone?
Yes 0Votes BenQ MX731
Yes Projectors in this range
BenQ MX731
This projector features Auto Keystone correction, which automatically adjusts the image to compensate for vertical distortion, ensuring a perfectly rectangular picture without manual intervention.
Automatically corrects keystone distortion.
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BenQ MX731 Digital Zoom Level
Useful zoom reaching :valx.
0 BenQ MX731 0 Votes 1.0x–1.1x (Minimal)
8 Projectors in this range 1.1x–1.5x (Moderate)
BenQ MX731
The digital zoom level is 1.0x–1.1x (Minimal), providing a slight ability to resize the image electronically, though this may reduce image quality compared to optical zoom.
What is the digital zoom level?
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BenQ MX731 Screen Size Maximum
What is the maximum supported screen size?
300 inch 0Votes
219.41 inch (Average)
Largest supported diagonal projection size.
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