Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs BenQ MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black

65specifications compared
21differ
44identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2700 ANSI lumens
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibility
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:31 - 102 kHz
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:-40/+40°
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40 - 40°
Focal length range
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:21 - 23.1 mm
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.95 - 24.18 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2.56 - 2.8
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2.51 - 2.69
Throw ratio
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1.86 - 2.04:1
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.97 - 2.17:1
Offset
- MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:120%
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:130%

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Comparison of MS502, MS517
70 specifications	A BenQ MS502 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model MS502 View product	B BenQ MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model MS517 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	SVGA (800x600)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40/+40°	-40 - 40°
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	190 W	190 W
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	21.95 - 24.18 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	2.51 - 2.69
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.97 - 2.17:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	130%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	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 quantity	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
Composite video outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	30 dB
HDCP	No	No
Preset modes	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Display number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	275 W	245 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	302.8 mm
DepthDiffers	232.6 mm	221.8 mm
HeightDiffers	114.4 mm	111.8 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.2 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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