Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 20identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:SVGA (800x600)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4500:1
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0 - 7620 mm (0 - 300")
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.5 - 3.2 m
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:0.61 - 7.62 m
  • Horizontal scan range
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0 - 100 kHz
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:31 - 99 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0 - 120 Hz
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:48 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • S5301WM 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2500 h
    • MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4500 h

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Comparison of S5301WM, MS500
80 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs4500:14000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers0 - 7620 mm (0 - 300")609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.5 - 3.2 m0.61 - 7.62 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers0 - 100 kHz31 - 99 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers0 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical40°40°
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2400 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers2500 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers230 W220 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one4000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 - 23.1 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.86 - 2.04:1
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
Audio (L/R) in00
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AC (power) inYesYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
PlacementCeilingCeiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 220 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB, VGAVGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 x 232 x 100 mm
RS-232 ports11
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85286200Unknown — not stated by the source

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