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BenQ MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs BenQ MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 31identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4000:1
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:13000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:31 - 99 kHz
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:31 - 102 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:48 - 120 Hz
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:6000 h
    • MX716 3500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:600 h

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Comparison of MS500+, MX716
60 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs4000:113000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31 - 99 kHz31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers48 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical40°40°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h600 h
Lamp powerDiffers220 W240 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 23.1 mm16.88 - 21.88 mm
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.3:1
Throw ratioKnown for one1.86 - 2.04:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one120%±5Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers02
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs24 dB27 dB
Preset modesCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W361 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedVGAVGA
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs287 x 232 x 100 mm312 x 244 x 104 mm
RS-232 ports11
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
ResolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 x 768 pixels

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