Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5010

41specifications compared
28differ
13identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:2400 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:DLP
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:0 - 18.8 mm (0 - 0.74")
Service life of light source
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:6000 h
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:5000 h
Lamp power
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:220 W
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:230 W
Focal length range
- MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm
- PowerLite Home Cinema 5010:22.5 - 47.2 mm

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Comparison of MS500+, PowerLite Home Cinema 5010
80 specifications	A BenQ MS500+ 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS500+ View product	B Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5010 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	0 - 18.8 mm (0 - 0.74")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.76 - 7.62 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200000:1
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	4000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 99 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	48 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	22.5 - 47.2 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	2.1:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 47.1°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 96.3°
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.86 - 2.04:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	120%±5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Ports & interfaces7 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	3
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	24 dB	22 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Air filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	290 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	8.16 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	447 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	396 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	142 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC, Mac
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	287 x 232 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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