Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs BenQ TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White

63specifications compared
24differ
39identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:13000:1
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:12000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16:9
Screen size compatibility
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4500 h
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:6000 h
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:6500 h
Focal length range
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:21 - 23.1 mm
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2.56 - 2.8
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:2.59 - 2.87

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Comparison of MS514H, TH681+
80 specifications	A BenQ MS514H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model MS514H View product	B BenQ TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model TH681+ View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	3200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	6500 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	190 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system5 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	16.88 - 21.88 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.3:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.15 - 1.5
OffsetDiffers	120%	110%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Ports & interfaces2 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) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	270 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	220 W	220 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	311.8 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	244.1 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	104.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1

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