Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey vs BenQ SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black

49specifications compared
30differ
19identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:2500 ANSI lumens
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:5500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:SVGA (800x600)
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4000:1
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:711.2 - 12700 mm (28 - 500")
Horizontal scan range
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:31 - 99 kHz
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:48 - 120 Hz
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:23 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:40°
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4500 h
- SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:2000 h

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Comparison of MS500, SH960
73 specifications	A BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey Model MS500 View product	B BenQ SH960 5500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black Model SH960 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	711.2 - 12700 mm (28 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.61 - 7.62 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 99 kHz	31 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 120 Hz	23 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	330 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	24.1 - 36.15 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Video4 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	41 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	35 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	5 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
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	297 W	857 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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	13 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Audio input	1	1
Audio output	1	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	287 x 232 x 100 mm	443 x 355 x 167 mm
RS-232 ports	1	1
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F=2.48 - 2.81
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels

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