Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black vs BenQ MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black

51specifications compared
19differ
32identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:UXGA (1600x1200)
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
Screen size compatibility
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:0 - 7620 mm (0 - 300")
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of colours
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:134 million colours
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:-40 - 40°
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:±40°
Service life of light source
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:3000 h
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:4000 h
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:6000 h
Lamp power
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:200 W
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:190 W
Aperture range (F-F)
- Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black:2.41 - 2.66
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2.57 - 2.65

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Comparison of 120, MS500H
89 specifications	A Acer Value 120 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP UXGA (1600x1200) Black Model 120 View product	B BenQ MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS500H View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	2700 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	UXGA (1600x1200)	SVGA (800x600)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	0 - 7620 mm (0 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13000:1
Number of coloursDiffers	134 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	±40°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	3000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 9.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	2160 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	85 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	190 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	P-VIP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.41 - 2.66	2.57 - 2.65
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120%
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D Ready	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini-USB B
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	26 dB
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	Black	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 W
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 220 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	269 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	206 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	96 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Composite, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
RS-232 ports	1	1
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	800 x 600 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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