Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey vs Canon LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

46specifications compared
29differ
17identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:2500 ANSI lumens
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:DLP
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:SVGA (800x600)
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4000:1
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:0.61 - 7.62 m
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 12.4 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:40°
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:30°
Lamp power
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:220 W
- LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:245 W

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Comparison of MS500, 8320
77 specifications	A BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey Model MS500 View product	B Canon LV 8320 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 8320 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.61 - 7.62 m	0.7 - 12.4 m
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, verticalDiffers	40°	30°
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	4500 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	245 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NSH
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	15.47 - 24.53 mm
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeDiffers	Manual	Auto/Manual
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
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	2
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	29 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	White
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	297 W	307 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.9 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	287 x 232 x 100 mm	350 x 277 x 97 mm
RS-232 ports	1	1
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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