Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs BenQ MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White

57specifications compared
20differ
37identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:40°
Focal length range
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:21 - 23.1 mm
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:2.56 - 2.8
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:2.6 - 2.78
Zoom ratio
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.1:1
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:1.2:1
Throw ratio
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.86 - 2.04:1
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:0.9 - 1.08:1
Offset
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:120%
- MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:110%

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Comparison of MS521P, MX620ST
78 specifications	A BenQ MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS521P View product	B BenQ MX620ST Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White Model MX620ST View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	13000:1	13000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:5	4:5
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 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, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	40°
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4500 h	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
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	2.6 - 2.78
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	0.9 - 1.08:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	110%
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	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA)	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 & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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 portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown 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
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A
Audio (L/R) outKnown 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
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Preset modes	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
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, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, 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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	270 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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