Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs Canon LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

51specifications compared
33differ
18identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:DLP
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:13000:1
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:15 - 102 kHz
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 93 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:23 - 120 Hz
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40 - 40°
- LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:30°

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Comparison of MS517, LV-8227A
82 specifications	A BenQ MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model MS517 View product	B Canon LV -8227A Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model LV-8227A View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2800 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 - 11.1 m
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 93 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	30°
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NSHA
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	215 W
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.95 - 24.18 mm	18.38 - 22.06 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.51 - 2.69	2 - 2.15
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
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
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1035i, 1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-B	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
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	36.4 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	29 dB
HDCP	No	No
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Presentation, Standard
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, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish	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
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	245 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	9.6 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	333.5 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	111.8 mm	101 mm
Package weightKnown for one	3.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
MountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Rear, Rear-Ceiling, Upwards, Downwards, Wall
RS-232 ports	1	1

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