Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White vs BenQ MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black

62specifications compared
32differ
30identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:2000 ANSI lumens
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
Screen size compatibility
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:80000:1
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:13000:1
Keystone correction, vertical
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:± 30°
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:±40°
Service life of light source
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:10000 h
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:20000 h
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:6000 h
Focal length range
- LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White:6.95 mm
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm

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Comparison of LW61ST, MS500H
85 specifications	A BenQ LW61ST data projector Short throw projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, Blue, White Model LW61ST View product	B BenQ MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS500H View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	SVGA (800x600)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	2032 - 7620 mm (80 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	80000:1	13000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	31 - 102 kHz	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 30°	±40°
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	10000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	20000 h	6000 h
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	6.95 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.1:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	0.49 - 0.91:1	1.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetDiffers	110%	120%
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.57 - 2.65
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
3D Ready	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
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 port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features5 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	32 dB	26 dB
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, INC, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	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
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue, White	Black
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
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	265 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5.1 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	393.5 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	298 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	149.6 mm	114.4 mm
Package weightKnown for one	700 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Audio inputKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	393.5 x 298 x 149.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1

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