Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs BenQ MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

51specifications compared
29differ
22identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4000:1
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2600:1
Screen size compatibility
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:31 - 99 kHz
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:48 - 120 Hz
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:40°
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:±40°
Service life of light source
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
- MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500 h

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Comparison of MS500+, MW860USTi
65 specifications	A BenQ MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS500+ View product	B BenQ MW860USTi 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model MW860USTi View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	2600:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
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°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	225 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	5.45 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7
OffsetDiffers	120%±5	125%
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.86 - 2.04:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 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
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	27 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	24 dB	25 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	20 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	290 W	310 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	4.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	287 x 232 x 100 mm	330 x 278 x 154 mm
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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