Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs BenQ MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

53specifications compared
8differ
45identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Screen size compatibility
- MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
Focal length range
- MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:22.04 - 24.14 mm
- MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2.56 - 2.68
- MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2.56 - 2.8
Analog signal format system
- MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:PAL, SECAM
- MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2
- MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3
Number of built-in speakers
- MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1
- MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2
RMS rated power
- MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2 W
- MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4 W

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Comparison of MS517H, MS524A
71 specifications	A BenQ MS517H Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model MS517H View product	B BenQ MS524A data projector Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model MS524A View product
Projector1 differ
Projector brightness	3300 ANSI lumens	3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	SVGA (800x600)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 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, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 h
Lamp power	190 W	190 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	22.04 - 24.14 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.68	2.56 - 2.8
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Throw ratio	1.96 - 2.15:1	1.96 - 2.15:1
Offset	120%	120%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 352, 640 x 360, 640 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 640 x 512, 640 x 544, 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 720 x 350, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 752 x 582, 768 x 432, 768 x 494, 768 x 576, 800 x 448, 800 x 450, 800 x 480 (WVGA), 800 x 592, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 848 x 480, 854 x 480 (WVGA), 900 x 720
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
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 quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	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, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	4 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	270 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.9 kg	1.9 kg
Width	283 mm	283 mm
Depth	222 mm	222 mm
Height	95 mm	95 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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