Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs BenQ MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White

48specifications compared
21differ
27identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:20000:1
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:15000:1
Screen size compatibility
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:584.2 - 7620 mm (23 - 300")
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Horizontal synchronization (max)
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:100 kHz
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:102 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:0.024 kHz
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:0.023 kHz
Lamp power
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:220 W
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:203 W
Focal length range
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.85 - 24.01 mm
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2.41 - 2.53
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2.46 - 2.66

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Comparison of X1126H, MS531
97 specifications	A Acer Essential X1126H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model X1126H View product	B BenQ MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model MS531 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3300 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	15000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	584.2 - 7620 mm (23 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs	100 kHz	102 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs	0.024 kHz	0.023 kHz
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	1 - 11.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	203 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.85 - 24.01 mm	21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.41 - 2.53	2.46 - 2.66
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.94 - 2.32‎
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	106%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	30 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	24 dB	29 dB
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, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	260 W	252 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	211 W
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 230 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.56 kg	2.38 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332.4 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241.3 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source

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