Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey vs BenQ W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White

52specifications compared
24differ
28identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:2500 ANSI lumens
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:SVGA (800x600)
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4000:1
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:31 - 99 kHz
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:31 - 90 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:40°
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:± 40°
Lamp power
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:220 W
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:190 W
Focal length range
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:21 - 23.1 mm
- W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White:24.34 - 25.95 mm

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Comparison of MS500, W700
89 specifications	A BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey Model MS500 View product	B BenQ W700 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D Black, White Model W700 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	660.4 - 7620 mm (26 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 99 kHz	31 - 90 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	± 40°
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.61 - 7.62 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	190 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	24.34 - 25.95 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.52 - 2.73
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.11:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.54 - 1.71:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136%
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 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
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bright, Cinema, Custom, Game
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	297 W	260 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	247 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	119.5 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.9 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	287 x 232 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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