Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs BenQ MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black

53specifications compared
14differ
39identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Screen size compatibility
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:31 - 99 kHz
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:48 - 120 Hz
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:40°
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:±40°
Lamp power
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:220 W
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:190 W
Offset
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:120%±5
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:120%
HDMI ports quantity
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:0
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1
Audio (L/R) in
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:0
- MS500H Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1

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Comparison of MS500+, MS500H
75 specifications	A BenQ MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS500+ 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 resolution	SVGA (800x600)	SVGA (800x600)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 99 kHz	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	±40°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	4000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	190 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focal length range	21 - 23.1 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.57 - 2.65
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Throw ratio	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.86 - 2.04:1
OffsetDiffers	120%±5	120%
Video1 differ
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
3D	Yes	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	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 quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector type	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	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	31 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	24 dB	26 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Product colour	Black	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	265 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	287.3 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	232.6 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
RS-232 ports	1	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	287 x 232 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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