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BenQ MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs BenQ TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 46identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector native resolution
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4:3
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:40°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:10000 h
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:6000 h
  • Focal length range
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:22.08 - 24.28 mm
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:21 - 25.6 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2.5 - 2.7
    • TW523 Portable projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2.55 - 3.06

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Comparison of MS521, TW523
80 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightness3000 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)13000:113000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")990.6 - 7620 mm (39 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan range15 - 102 kHz15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range23 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°40°
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4500 h4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h6000 h
Lamp power190 W190 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers22.08 - 24.28 mm21 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.72.55 - 3.06
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.97 - 2.17:11.49 - 1.79:1
OffsetDiffers130%125%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DYesYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutions1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers02
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise level32 dB32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)30 dB30 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Preset modesDiffersCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation3D, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersArabic, 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, TurkishArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power2 W2 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementKnown for oneCeilingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)240 W240 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
Width302.8 mm302.8 mm
Depth221.8 mm221.8 mm
Height111.8 mm111.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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