Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs BenQ MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 16identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:20000:1
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:15000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
  • Horizontal synchronization (max)
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:100 kHz
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:102 kHz
  • Service life of light source
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:5000 h
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4500 h
  • Lamp type
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:OSRAM
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:UHP
  • Lamp power
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:195 W
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:203 W
  • Focal length range
    • Essential X117 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.85 - 24.01 mm
    • MS524AE data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:21.8 - 25.6 mm

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Comparison of X117, MS524AE
91 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionSVGA (800x600)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:115000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one1.2 - 11.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs100 kHz102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.024 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 - 120 Hz
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp typeDiffersOSRAMUHP
Lamp powerDiffers195 W203 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers21.85 - 24.01 mm21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.41 - 2.532.46 - 2.66
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.94 - 2.16:11.94 - 2.32‎
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inYesYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, 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, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W252 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs195 W211 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.38 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source332.4 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source214.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAVGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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