Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White

58specifications compared
25differ
33identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:13000:1
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:16:9
Horizontal scan range
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:15 - 102 kHz
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:31 - 90 kHz
Focal length range
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.95 - 24.18 mm
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2.51 - 2.69
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:2.52 - 2.73
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:3
- MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White:0

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Comparison of MS517, MW817ST
79 specifications	A BenQ MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model MS517 View product	B BenQ MW817ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) 3D White Model MW817ST View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.54 - 1.71 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.95 - 24.18 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.51 - 2.69	2.52 - 2.73
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.97 - 2.17:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 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 & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features4 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish	German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	245 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	1 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	111.8 mm	113.5 mm
Package weightKnown for one	3.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0

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