Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey vs BenQ MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

51specifications compared
9differ
42identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:2500 ANSI lumens
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:2700 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:SVGA (800x600)
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:40°
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
Full HD
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:No
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:2
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3
Product colour
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Black
Power consumption (typical)
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:297 W
- MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:290 W

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Comparison of MS500, MX501
71 specifications	A BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey Model MS500 View product	B BenQ MX501 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model MX501 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	4000:1	4000:1
Screen size compatibility	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.61 - 7.62 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan range	31 - 99 kHz	31 - 99 kHz
Vertical scan range	48 - 120 Hz	48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-40 - 40°
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Light sourceidentical
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 power	220 W	220 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length range	21 - 23.1 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Throw ratio	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.86 - 2.04:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
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) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini-USB B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	27 dB	27 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	297 W	290 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	VGA	VGA
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Audio input	1	1
Audio output	1	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)	287 x 232 x 100 mm	287 x 232 x 100 mm
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours

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