Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs NEC V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White

50specifications compared
30differ
20identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:13000:1
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3000:1
Horizontal scan range
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:10000 h
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 h
Lamp power
- MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:190 W
- V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:225 W

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Comparison of MS521, V311X
99 specifications	A BenQ MS521 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS521 View product	B NEC V311X Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model V311X View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 - 13 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kHz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 kHz
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	863.6 - 7620 mm (34 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC HID
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	225 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Throw ratioDiffers	1.97 - 2.17:1	1.95 - 2.15:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	22.08 - 24.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.5 - 2.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown 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)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone 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-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	33 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, FCC, CSA, C-UL, NOM
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	7 W
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	210 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	268 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	302.8 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	221.8 mm	95 mm
HeightDiffers	111.8 mm	247 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 768 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels

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