Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs NEC NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 26identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:DLP
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:13000:1
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:15 - 102 kHz
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:23 - 120 Hz
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:48 - 12 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MS507H Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40/+40°
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:± 30°

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Comparison of MS507H, NP-PA550W
87 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:12000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 102 kHz15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz48 - 12 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source± 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40/+40°± 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 W
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.95 - 24.18 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.51 - 2.691.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.33:1
Throw ratioKnown for one1.97 - 2.17:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one130%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Custom, 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, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs245 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers302.8 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers221.8 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers111.8 mm164 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 ports11
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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