Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs NEC V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

51specifications compared
24differ
27identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:13000:1
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000:1
Service life of light source
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:6000 h
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
Lamp power
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:190 W
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:225 W
Throw ratio
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.86 - 2.04:1
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55 - 1.7:1
Composite video in
- MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0

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Comparison of MS512H, V281W
87 specifications	A BenQ MS512H Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS512H View product	B NEC V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model V281W View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	1930.4 - 19354.8 mm (76 - 762")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	± 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.120 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.023 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - 11 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	225 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.56 - 2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.55 - 1.7:1
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	33 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, ErP, TUV GS
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	7 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	268 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	220 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	247 mm
Height	95 mm	95 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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