Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey vs LG BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black

38specifications compared
21differ
17identical
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
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:SVGA (800x600)
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4000:1
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:2100:1
Service life of light source
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:4500 h
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:6000 h
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:4000 h
Lamp power
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:220 W
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:230 W
Analog signal format system
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:PAL, PAL M, PAL N
3D
- MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey:Yes
- BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black:No

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Comparison of MS500, BW286
75 specifications	A BenQ MS500 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black, Grey Model MS500 View product	B LG BW286 data projector 2800 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Black Model BW286 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	DLP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	4000:1	2100:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	0.61 - 7.62 m	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
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	220 W	230 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OSRAM
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	PAL, PAL M, PAL N
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	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	31 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Portable
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	297 W	295 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
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	243 W
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	3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
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	4:3, 16:9
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)Differs	287 x 232 x 100 mm	306 x 99 x 224 mm
RS-232 ports	1	1
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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