Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs BenQ MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White

65specifications compared
23differ
42identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:XGA (1024x768)
Supported aspect ratios
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Service life of light source
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4500 h
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:6000 h
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:6500 h
Lamp power
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:190 W
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:210 W
Zoom ratio
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.1:1
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:Fixed
Throw ratio
- MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.86 - 2.04:1
- MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White:0.61:1

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Comparison of MS513P, MX816ST
77 specifications	A BenQ MS513P Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model MS513P View product	B BenQ MX816ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey, White Model MX816ST View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibility	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	13000:1	13000:1
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	31 - 102 kHz	31 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical	±40°	±40°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	6500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.57 - 2.65	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	0.61:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	130%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 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 & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-B
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	30 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	29 dB
HDCP	Yes	Yes
Preset modes	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	265 W	275 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	287.3 mm	278 mm
Depth	232.6 mm	232.6 mm
Height	114.4 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1

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