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BenQ MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs Epson Home Cinema 3510

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 18identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3200 ANSI lumens
    • Home Cinema 3510:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:DLP
    • Home Cinema 3510:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • Home Cinema 3510:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
    • Home Cinema 3510:16:9
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
    • Home Cinema 3510:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
    • Home Cinema 3510:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
    • Home Cinema 3510:± 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • MS506 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4000 h
    • Home Cinema 3510:3500 h

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Comparison of MS506, Home Cinema 3510
86 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one13000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:316:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°± 30°
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 - 4.8 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70000:1
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55 cm (0.61")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W250 W
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21 - 23.1 mm18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.56 - 2.81.51 - 1.99
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.86 - 2.04:11.32 - 2.15:1
OffsetKnown for one120%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB24 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs270 W385 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.29 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs220 W296 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg6.7 kg
WidthDiffers283 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers222 mm410 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm157 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersYesNo
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C

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